SCR 4 (2007): calling on the President and the Congress to fully fund the federal government's share of special education services in public elementary and secondary schools in the United States under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

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SCR 4 (2007)

calling on the President and the Congress to fully fund the federal government's share of special education services in public elementary and secondary schools in the United States under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

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

The Story

It was introduced on March 8, 2007 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 29, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 24–0 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 May 8, 2007. The committee met in executive session on May 22, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 31, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 20, 2007, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 103
  • May 8, 2007, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • May 22, 2007, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207

Votes

  • March 29, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass Sen Barnes/Sen. Bragdon — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
  • May 31, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • March 8, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Education
  • March 20, 2007: Hearing; March 20, 2007, Room 103, State House, 8:30 a.m.; SC12
  • March 21, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/29/07]; SC13
  • March 29, 2007: Ought to Pass RC 24Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg
  • March 29, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 5, 2007: Introduced and ref to Education
  • May 8, 2007: Public Hearing: 5/8/2007 10:15 AM LOB 207
  • May 22, 2007: Executive Session: 5/22/07 10:30 AM LOB 207
  • May 22, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 31 (vote 17-0; CC)
  • May 31, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA VV

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