SB 316 (2016): relative to placement decisions by a child's individualized education program team.

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SB 316 (2016)

relative to placement decisions by a child's individualized education program team.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 44

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2016. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2016-0341s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0341s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 11, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On February 11, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 11, 2016 and was referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 17, 2016. The committee met in executive session on March 17, 2016 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 April 6, 2016 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 21, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 3, 2016, making it Chapter 44 of the session laws. It took effect on July 2, 2016.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 2016, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Education, LOB 103
  • March 17, 2016, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • March 17, 2016, 3:00 PM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207

Votes

  • February 11, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0341s — voice vote, passed
  • April 6, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: To Be Introduced 01/06/2016 and Referred to Education
  • February 2, 2016: Hearing: 02/02/2016, Room 103, LOB, 10:30 am; SC4
  • February 11, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0341s , 02/11/2016; Vote 5-0; CC; SC4
  • February 11, 2016: Committee Amendment 0341s, AA, VV; 02/11/2016
  • February 11, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0341s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/11/2016
  • February 11, 2016: Introduced 02/11/2016 and referred to Education
  • March 17, 2016: Public Hearing: 03/17/2016 01:00 PM LOB 207
  • March 17, 2016: Executive Session: 03/17/2016 03:00 PM LOB 207
  • April 6, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 04/06/2016 (Vote 17-0; CC)
  • April 6, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/06/2016
  • April 20, 2016: Enrolled 04/20/2016
  • April 21, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 04/21/2016)
  • May 3, 2016: Signed by the Governor on 05/03/2016; Chapter 0044; Effective 07/02/2016

Laws It Would Change

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