HB 1287-FN (2024): relative to the definition of the term "evidence-based" within public education.

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HB 1287-FN (2024)

relative to the definition of the term "evidence-based" within public education.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2024, with 265 people signed in online: 9 in support and 256 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2024 and March 11, 2024. The committee recommended, on a tied vote of 10–10, which carries no majority, that the House make no recommendation, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 28, 2024 the House rejected a motion to pass it on a roll call 179–193. On March 28, 2024 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2024, 9:45 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 205-207
  • February 20, 2024, 9:15 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 205-207
  • March 11, 2024, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Education, LOB 205-207

Votes

  • March 28, 2024, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 179, nays 193, failed
  • March 28, 2024, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Education
  • February 12, 2024: Public Hearing: 02/12/2024 09:45 am LOB 205-207
  • February 20, 2024: Executive Session: 02/20/2024 09:15 am LOB 205-207
  • March 11, 2024: Executive Session: 03/11/2024 01:00 pm LOB 205-207
  • March 11, 2024: Committee Report: Without Recommendation 03/11/2024 (Vote 10-10; RC)
  • March 28, 2024: Ought to Pass: MF RC 179-193 03/28/2024
  • March 28, 2024: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/28/2024

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 129-FN (2026): relative to the definition of the term "evidence-based" within public education.

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