House Education met this afternoon for a committee hearing on three bills.
House Bill 2479 reduces the number of required members on a county economic development authority from 12 to seven. The bill was accidentally sent to Education but will be committed to the Economic Development Subcommittee.
House Bill 2164 allows schools to hire school security/safety officers. The bill defines the duties of the officers.
House Bill 2515 addresses violating and disrupting behaviors in classrooms. The purpose is to enhance elementary behavior intervention. The bill allows teachers to remove students from the classroom. It allows teachers to retain control over the classroom. The bill allows the board of education to provide alternative education options. The State Board of Education shall adopt a statewide disciplinary policy, which will be approved by the Legislature.
