House Bill 167: Subjects Added to State Assessments

Sponsors:
Representative J. Timothy Dunn (D)

Summary:
House Bill 167 adds civics and economics to the subjects in which public school students must be assessed. Home-educated students are not required to take these tests, though they may contact their local school district if they wish to participate in the assessments.

Status:

1/4/2007		(House) Introduced and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
1/31/2007		(House) Public Hearing, Legislative Office Building 207, 1:00 p.m.
2/6/2007		(House) Executive Session, Legislative Office Building 207, 2:30 p.m.
2/6/2007		(House) Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Feb 15 (Vote 18-0; Consent Calendar)
2/15/2007		(House) Adopted Voice Vote
2/22/2007		(Senate) Introduced and referred to Education Committee
3/27/2007		(Senate) Hearing, State House, Room 103, 9:10 a.m.
3/28/2007		(Senate) Committee Report: Ought to Pass April 5
4/5/2007		(Senate) Ought to Pass, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; Ordered to third Reading
4/5/2007		(Senate) Passed by Third Reading Resolution
4/12/2007		(Senate) Enrolled
4/20/2007		(Senate) Signed by the Governor; Effective Date June 19, 2007

HSLDA's Position:
Neutral.

Action Requested:
None.

Other Resources

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