SCR 2 (2007): urging Congress to amend the No Child Left Behind Act.

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SCR 2 (2007)

urging Congress to amend the No Child Left Behind Act.

  • Status: Adopted by both chambers
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0333) was adopted on a voice vote on March 29, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 29, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 20–4 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on April 5, 2007 and was referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 25, 2007. The committee met in executive session on May 1, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 10–6. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On May 16, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a division vote 205–125.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • April 25, 2007, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • May 1, 2007, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207

Votes

  • March 29, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment Sen. Estabrook/Sen. Gottesman — yeas 20, nays 4, passed
  • May 16, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 205, nays 125, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Education
  • February 6, 2007: Hearing; Februaury 6, 2007, Room 103, State House 9:15 a.m.; SC6
  • March 21, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0333} [03/29/07]; SC13, Pg.22-23
  • March 29, 2007: Committee Amendment{0333}, AA, VV
  • March 29, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0333} RC 20Y-4N, MA; OT3rdg
  • March 29, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 5, 2007: Introduced and ref to Education
  • April 25, 2007: Public Hearing: 4/25/2007 1:00 PM LOB 207
  • May 1, 2007: Executive Session: 5/1/07 11:00 AM LOB 207
  • May 1, 2007: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 16 (vote 10-6; RC)
  • May 1, 2007: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • May 16, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA, DIV 205-125

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