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2014 Bill(s)

* CCS SB 493
Sponsor: Pearce, David
Status: GOVERNOR VETOED
Description: Restrict the right of students in unaccredited schools to transfer to other school districts. Require the state Education Board to determine accreditation for separate buildings in a district that is unaccredited. The SCS also requires the schools to pay some of the tuition costs for students to attend private schools in some cases. The HCS requires district voter approval before districting funding for transfers to private schools. The House did not take up the Senate-approved override motion.
See: 
  • Senate roll call - SCS SB 493 (02/27/2014): 3rd reading of a bill to restrict students from being able to transfer out of unaccredited schools.
  • House roll call - HCS SCS SB 493 (04/30/2014): 3rd reading of a bill to impose restrictions on students transferring out of unaccredited schools, but provide private-school funding options.
  • Senate roll call - CCS SB 493 (05/14/2014): 3rd reading of the final conference report restricting transfer rights of students in unaccredited districts, but opening up an option for private school funding.
  • House roll call - CCS SB 493 (05/15/2014): 3rd reading and final passage of the bill restricting transfer rights of students in unaccredited districts, but opening up an option for private school funding.
  • Get the veto letter
  • The Fiscal Note(s)
  • Official legislative description and status

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