HB 1232 (2020): relative to the burden of proof in special education hearings.
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HB 1232 (2020)
relative to the burden of proof in special education hearings.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2019-2020
- House committee: Education
- Subject: Education - General
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 26, 2020 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 study it after the session ends by a vote of 17–2, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 12, 2020 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 22, 2020. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 13 to 0.
Sponsors
- Rep. Glenn Cordelli (R - Carr 4) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Ralph Boehm (R - Hills 20)
- Rep. Joseph Pitre (R - Straf 2)
- Rep. Kevin Verville (R - Rock 2)
- Rep. Robert Forsythe (R - Merr 8)
- Rep. Douglas Thomas (R - Rock 5)
- Rep. James Spillane (R - Rock 2)
- Rep. Barbara Griffin (R - Hills 6)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 12, 2020, 2:15 PM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
- February 26, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
- September 22, 2020, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Education
Votes
- March 12, 2020, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Education
- February 12, 2020: Public Hearing: 02/12/2020 02:15 pm LOB 207
- February 26, 2020: Executive Session: 02/26/2020 10:00 am LOB 207
- March 3, 2020: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- March 11, 2020: Majority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 03/11/2020 (Vote 17-2; RC)
- March 12, 2020: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/12/2020
- September 22, 2020: Full Committee Work Session: 09/22/2020 10:00 am Members of the public may attend using this link: : https://www.zoom.us/j/97236261808 - Executive Session to Follow
- October 20, 2020: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 13-0)
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 581 (2021): relative to the burden of proof in special education hearings and establishing a committee to study special education IEP and dispute resolution processes.