The House Education Committee met this afternoon.
Markup & Passage
House Bill 4425 repeals the section of the code that governs the athletic eligibility of transfer students.
House Bill 5089 would require verified mastery of content standards to be documented on transcripts when a student enrolls or re-enrolls in a public school in this state.
House Bill 5163 exempts child-care programs operated by a county board of education exclusively for the children of its employees from certain licensing requirements.
House Bill 5537 repeals obsolete and outdated sections of the public education code.
House Bill originating would require the state board to set graduation requirements for public schools.
House Resolution originating would require a study of the firefighter pilot program to determine how to improve firefighter 1 and 2 training and where they are most needed in the state.
House Resolution originating would require a study with the Department of Education to determine whether the state would benefit from fewer, merged school districts.
