House Bill 3893: Requires New Education Standards Pass through Legislature

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Last Updated: May 1, 2013

Sponsors:

Representatives Bedingfield, G.R. Smith, Loftis, Stringer, Burns, Hamilton, Erickson, Taylor, Clemmons, Delleney, Pitts, and Willis

Summary:

This bill would prohibit the implementation of any new standards and assessments developed by the State Board of Education through the Department of Education unless approved by a joint resolution of the legislature. This appears to be aimed at the Common Core State Standards, which HSLDA opposes.

HSLDA's Position:

Support.

Action Requested:

None at this time

Status:

Favorably reported out of committee in the House. See "Bill History" link below.