HB 270 (2017): establishing a committee to study suspensions and expulsions in middle and high schools.

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HB 270 (2017)

establishing a committee to study suspensions and expulsions in middle and high schools.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Education
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2017 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2017. The committee met in executive session on January 19, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 11–8, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 2, 2017 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 2017, 2:15 PM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • January 19, 2017, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207

Votes

  • February 2, 2017, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2017: Introduced 01/04/2017 and referred to Education
  • January 17, 2017: Public Hearing: 01/17/2017 02:15 PM LOB 207
  • January 19, 2017: Executive Session: 01/19/2017 09:30 AM LOB 207
  • January 24, 2017: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • February 2, 2017: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/02/2017 (Vote 11-8; RC)
  • February 2, 2017: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/02/2017

Laws It Would Change

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