HB 243 (2016): changing the definitions of "focus school" and "priority school" in the school performance and accountability law.

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HB 243 (2016)

changing the definitions of "focus school" and "priority school" in the school performance and accountability law.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2015. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on May 26, 2015, June 9, 2015 and September 9, 2015. The committee met in executive session on October 27, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 6, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2015, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • February 17, 2015, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
  • May 26, 2015, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 207
  • June 9, 2015, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 207
  • September 9, 2015, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 207
  • October 27, 2015, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207

Votes

  • January 6, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Education
  • February 3, 2015: Public Hearing: 2/3/2015 11:00 AM LOB 207
  • February 3, 2015: ===CANCELLED=== Public Hearing: 2/3/2015 11:00 AM LOB 207
  • February 12, 2015: Public Hearing: 2/12/2015 2:00 PM LOB 207
  • February 12, 2015: ===CANCELLED=== Public Hearing: 2/12/2015 2:00 PM LOB 207
  • February 12, 2015: Public Hearing: 2/12/2015 11:00 AM LOB 207
  • February 17, 2015: Executive Session: 2/17/2015 10:00 AM LOB 207
  • February 17, 2015: Retained in Committee
  • May 26, 2015: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 5/26/2015 10:00 AM LOB 207
  • June 9, 2015: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 6/9/2015 10:00 AM LOB 207
  • September 9, 2015: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/9/2015 10:00 AM LOB 207
  • October 27, 2015: Executive Session: 10/27/2015 10:00 AM LOB 207
  • November 12, 2015: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Jan 6 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • January 6, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 01/06/2016

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

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

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