SB 394-FN (2022): relative to the definition of a child with a disability under special education laws and providing funding for special education costs for students over age 21 to age 22.

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SB 394-FN (2022)

relative to the definition of a child with a disability under special education laws and providing funding for special education costs for students over age 21 to age 22.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 230

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 2022. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2022-0590s). The committee's amendment (2022-0590s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 16, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On February 16, 2022 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 24, 2022 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 28, 2022 and was referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 11, 2022. The committee met in executive session on April 13, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2022-1538h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1538h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 21, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On April 21, 2022 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 21, 2022 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on April 22, 2022 and April 25, 2022. The committee met in executive session on April 27, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 20–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2022-1770h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (1770h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 4, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On May 4, 2022 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 12, 2022 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Ruth Ward. The bill was enrolled on May 26, 2022 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 17, 2022, making it Chapter 230 of the session laws. It took effect on June 17, 2022.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 2022, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Education, LOB 101
  • April 11, 2022, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 205-207
  • April 13, 2022, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 205-207
  • April 22, 2022, 1:00 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 209
  • April 25, 2022, 10:00 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 209
  • April 27, 2022, 3:00 PM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211

Votes

  • February 16, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0590s — voice vote, passed
  • March 24, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 21, 2022, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1538h — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2022, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1770h — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 2022, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: To Be Introduced 01/05/2022 and Referred to Education
  • January 25, 2022: Hearing: 01/25/2022, Room 101, LOB, 09:30 am
  • February 16, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-0590s , 02/16/2022
  • February 16, 2022: Committee Amendment #2022-0590s , AA, VV; 02/16/2022
  • February 16, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0590s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 02/16/2022
  • March 24, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/24/2022
  • March 24, 2022: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/24/2022
  • March 28, 2022: Introduced 03/28/2022 and referred to Education
  • April 11, 2022: Public Hearing: 04/11/2022 10:00 am LOB 205-207
  • April 13, 2022: Executive Session: 04/13/2022 10:00 am LOB 205-207
  • April 14, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-1538h (NT) (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • April 21, 2022: Amendment # 1538h: AA VV 04/21/2022
  • April 21, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1538h: MA VV 04/21/2022
  • April 21, 2022: Referred to Finance 04/21/2022
  • April 22, 2022: Division Work Session: 04/22/2022 01:00 pm LOB 209
  • April 25, 2022: Division Work Session: 04/25/2022 10:00 am LOB 209
  • April 27, 2022: Executive Session: 04/27/2022 03:00 pm LOB 210-211
  • April 28, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-1770h (NT) (Vote 20-1; RC)
  • May 4, 2022: Amendment # 1770h: AA VV 05/04/2022
  • May 4, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1770h: MA VV 05/04/2022
  • May 12, 2022: Sen. Ward Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/12/2022
  • May 26, 2022: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/26/2022)
  • May 26, 2022: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/26/2022
  • June 17, 2022: Signed by the Governor on 06/17/2022; Chapter 0230; Effective 06/17/2022

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1513-FN (2022): relative to the definition of a child with a disability under special education laws and providing funding for special education costs for students over age 21 until their 22nd birthday.
  • HB 1513-FN (2022): relative to the definition of a child with a disability under special education laws and providing funding for special education costs for students over age 21 until their 22nd birthday.

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