This afternoon, the House voted and passed six education bills including Senate Bill 2004, relating to compulsory comprehensive health screens for students, Senate Bill 2006, relating to school committees and school teams, and Senate Bill 2010, relating to pilot programs for alternative schools in elementary and middle schools.
The House also passed two supplemental appropriation bills, as well as House Bill 211, allowing more counties to apply to participate in the military and overseas voting pilot program for the 2010 general election, and House Bill 212, removing the sunset provision regarding family court appeals during this afternoon’s floor session.
All bills passed by the House during the floor session were reported to the Senate for further consideration.
The House is in recess until 4:45 p.m. this afternoon.
