HB 708-FN (2001): relative to the definition of "child" for the purposes of home education and relative to access to public school programs by home educated pupils.

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HB 708-FN (2001)

relative to the definition of "child" for the purposes of home education and relative to access to public school programs by home educated pupils.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General

The Story

It was introduced on February 15, 2001 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 21, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 13–7. On April 19, 2001 the House adopted “Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26” on a voice vote. On April 19, 2001 the House adopted “Special Order to Apr 25” on a voice vote. On April 25, 2001 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 21, 2001, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Education, RM207,LOB

Votes

  • April 19, 2001, House: Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26 — voice vote, passed
  • April 19, 2001, House: Special Order to Apr 25 — voice vote, passed
  • April 25, 2001, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 15, 2001: Introduced and ref to Education; HJ20, p285
  • February 20, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/20/2001
  • March 21, 2001: Hearing Mar 21 10:00 RM207,LOB
  • April 3, 2001: Maj Report ITL for Apr 19 (vote 13-7;Reg<II>)
  • April 19, 2001: Reps Scanlan & Burling Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26, MA 2/3VV; HJ40, 1201
  • April 19, 2001: Special Order to Apr 25, Rep Scanlan MA VV; HJ40, p1202
  • April 25, 2001: ITL Report Adopted VV; HJ41, p1216

Laws It Would Change

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