HB 1458-FN (2024): relative to authorizing parents to remove children from the English Language Learner Program.

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HB 1458-FN (2024)

relative to authorizing parents to remove children from the English Language Learner Program.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • 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 5, 2024, with 13 people signed in online: 4 in support and 9 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 13, 2024 and March 5, 2024. The committee voted 19–1 to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 21, 2024 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on October 3, 2024. The committee met in executive session on October 3, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 20 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2024, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 205-207
  • February 13, 2024, 9:45 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 205-207
  • March 5, 2024, 2:30 PM: executive session, House Education, LOB 205-207
  • October 3, 2024, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Education, LOB 205-207
  • October 3, 2024, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 205-207

Votes

  • March 21, 2024, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Education
  • February 5, 2024: Public Hearing: 02/05/2024 01:15 pm LOB 205-207
  • February 13, 2024: Executive Session: 02/13/2024 09:45 am LOB 205-207
  • March 5, 2024: Executive Session: 03/05/2024 02:30 pm LOB 205-207
  • March 6, 2024: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 03/06/2024 (Vote 19-1; CC)
  • March 21, 2024: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/21/2024
  • October 3, 2024: Full Committee Work Session: 10/03/2024 10:00 am LOB 205-207
  • October 3, 2024: Executive Session: 10/03/2024 10:30 am LOB 205-207
  • October 31, 2024: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 20-0)

Laws It Would Change

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