SB 435 (2018): relative to alternative programs for granting credit leading to graduation.

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SB 435 (2018)

relative to alternative programs for granting credit leading to graduation.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 224

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 2018. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0488s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-0488s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 15, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On February 15, 2018 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 March 7, 2018 and was referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 17, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 17–3 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 2, 2018 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 10, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 8, 2018, making it Chapter 224 of the session laws. It took effect on August 7, 2018.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 2018, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Education, LOB 103
  • March 20, 2018, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • April 17, 2018, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207

Votes

  • February 15, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0488s — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2018, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: To Be Introduced 01/03/2018 and Referred to Education
  • February 6, 2018: Hearing: 02/06/2018, Room 103, LOB, 09:00 am
  • February 15, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0488s , 02/15/2018; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 15, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-0488s , AA, VV; 02/15/2018
  • February 15, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0488s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/15/2018
  • March 7, 2018: Introduced 03/07/2018 and referred to Education
  • March 20, 2018: Public Hearing: 03/20/2018 01:00 PM LOB 207
  • April 17, 2018: Executive Session: 04/17/2018 09:30 AM LOB 207
  • May 2, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 05/02/2018 (Vote 17-3; CC)
  • May 2, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA VV 05/02/2018
  • May 10, 2018: Enrolled 05/10/2018
  • May 10, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 05/10/2018)
  • June 8, 2018: Signed by the Governor on 06/08/2018; Chapter 0224; Effective 08/07/2018

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1239 (2016): relative to certain terminology in the education statutes.

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