HB-2422: Removing the requirement that home schooled students have to acquire a general equivalency degree (GED) in order to qualify for the promise scholarship
Sponsored by: Rep. Jim Butler
Filed For Introduction on 01/13/2016
You have voted HB-2422: Removing the requirement that home schooled students have to acquire a general equivalency degree (GED) in order to qualify for the promise scholarship.
Authorizing a county school board to adopt a policy that allows an inspirational message [HB-2267]
The purpose of this bill is to authorize county school boards to adopt policies that allow students to deliver an inspirational message at a student assembly, to provide policy requirements, and to provide the purpose for the authority. This section is new; therefore it has been completely underscored.
HB-2267: Authorizing a county school board to adopt a policy that allows an inspirational message
Sponsored by: Rep. Daryl Cowles
Filed For Introduction on 01/13/2016
Relating to the School Building Authority [HB-2194]
The purpose of this bill is to eliminate local participation in funding school construction projects and the associated limited funding reserve. The bill eliminates certain regional planning activities when evaluating proposed construction projects. The bill eliminates the requirement of a county board=s efforts in school bond issues being a consideration when evaluating proposed projects. The bill eliminates the requirement that counties receive explanations detailing the authority=s decision concerning the funding of projects. The bill also
(continued...)
HB-2194: Relating to the School Building Authority
Sponsored by: Sen. Randy Smith
Filed For Introduction on 01/13/2016
Relating to compulsory school attendance [HB-2188]
The purpose of this bill is to provide that five unexcused occasions on which a student is tardy for school may equal one unexcused absence. Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.
HB-2188: Relating to compulsory school attendance
Sponsored by: Sen. Randy Smith
Filed For Introduction on 01/13/2016
You have voted HB-2078: Giving local authorities the authority to decrease the speed limit on streets and highways where school buses travel in its jurisdiction.
HB-2077: Requiring county boards of education to provide released time for professional educators and service personnel when serving in an elected municipal or county office
Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Caputo
Filed For Introduction on 01/13/2016
You have voted HB-2077: Requiring county boards of education to provide released time for professional educators and service personnel when serving in an elected municipal or county office.
You have voted HB-2842: Establishing a four year pilot program to have social workers in public schools, from prekindergarten through the elementary school.
You have voted HB-2672: Requiring that public schools provide facilities for students of all faiths and religions to have a place of fellowship, prayer and worship.
Prohibiting school employees from promoting abortion [HB-2458]
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit all employees of the State Board of Education or any county board from counseling, referring, transporting or assisting any student to obtain an abortion. The bill provides a violation of its provisions is a misdemeanor. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.
HB-2458: Prohibiting school employees from promoting abortion
Sponsored by: Rep. Jim Butler
Filed For Introduction on 01/28/2015
Relating to educational benefits for dependents of deceased or disabled veterans [HB-2453]
The purpose of this bill is to require state institutions of higher education to waive tuition and fees for children and spouses of National Guard members and members of a Reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States or persons on federal or state active military duty who are residents of this state and who have suffered a hundred percent total and permanent service-connected disability.
HB-2453: Relating to educational benefits for dependents of deceased or disabled veterans
Sponsored by: Rep. Shawn Fluharty
Filed For Introduction on 01/28/2015