HB 581-FN (2016): requiring schools to continue the education of a child during the child's suspension or expulsion.

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HB 581-FN (2016)

requiring schools to continue the education of a child during the child's suspension or expulsion.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • 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 10, 2015. The committee met in executive session on March 5, 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 reported: Refer to Interim Study for Jan 6 unanimously, 19–0. On January 6, 2016 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee met in executive session on October 11, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 16 to 1.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 10, 2015, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • March 5, 2015, 9:45 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
  • October 11, 2016, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207

Votes

  • January 6, 2016, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Education
  • February 10, 2015: Public Hearing: 2/10/2015 1:30 PM LOB 207
  • March 5, 2015: Executive Session: 3/5/2015 9:45 AM LOB 207
  • March 5, 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: Refer to Interim Study for Jan 6 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • January 6, 2016: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 01/06/2016
  • October 11, 2016: Executive Session: 10/11/2016 09:30 AM LOB 207
  • October 28, 2016: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 16-1)

Laws It Would Change

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