HB 1463 (2014): relative to the definitions of "priority school" and "focus school."

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HB 1463 (2014)

relative to the definitions of "priority school" and "focus school."

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 2014. The committee met in executive session on February 11, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The majority of the committee reported: Refer to Interim Study by a vote of 14–5. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. On March 6, 2014 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on June 24, 2014. The committee met in executive session on October 21, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended For Future Legislation”, by a vote of 15 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 2014, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • February 11, 2014, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
  • June 24, 2014, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 207
  • October 21, 2014, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207

Votes

  • March 6, 2014, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Education
  • January 30, 2014: Public Hearing: 1/30/2014 11:00 AM LOB 207
  • February 11, 2014: Executive Session: 2/11/2014 1:15 PM LOB 207
  • February 21, 2014: Majority Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study (Vote 14-5; RC)
  • February 21, 2014: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 6, 2014: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
  • June 24, 2014: Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 6/24/2014 10:00 AM LOB 207
  • October 21, 2014: Executive Session: 10/21/2014 10:00 AM LOB 207
  • October 30, 2014: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended For Future Legislation (Vote 15-0)

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 48 (2013): relative to school performance and accountability.
  • SB 48 (2013): relative to school performance and accountability.
  • HB 243 (2016): changing the definitions of "focus school" and "priority school" in the school performance and accountability law.

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