SB 441 (2018): relative to grading policies in schools.
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SB 441 (2018)
relative to grading policies in schools.
- Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
- Term: 2017-2018
- House committee: Education
- Senate committee: Education
- Subject: Education - General
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, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it 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 15–5 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1557h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-1557h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 2, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On May 2, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 10, 2018 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Reagan.
Sponsors
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Jay Kahn (D - SD10)
- Sen. John Reagan (R - SD17)
- Rep. Rick Ladd (R - Graf 4)
- Rep. James Grenier (R - Sull 7)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 6, 2018, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Education, LOB 103
- March 20, 2018, 9:30 AM: 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 — voice vote, passed
- May 2, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1557h — voice vote, passed
- May 10, 2018, Senate: Nonconcur with the House Amendment — 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, 09:45 am
- February 15, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/15/2018; Vote 5-0; CC
- February 15, 2018: Ought to Pass : 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 09:30 AM LOB 207
- April 17, 2018: Executive Session: 04/17/2018 09:30 AM LOB 207
- May 2, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1557h (NT) for 05/02/2018 (Vote 15-5; RC)
- May 2, 2018: Amendment #2018-1557h : AA VV 05/02/2018
- May 2, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1557h: MA VV 05/02/2018
- May 10, 2018: Sen. Reagan Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/10/2018