Relating to the assignment of pupils who are siblings to classrooms by school districts

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedFebruary 4, 2019
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   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 5, 2019
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 28, 2019
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   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 19, 201991–5
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   Done: Senate committeeApril 3, 2019
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   Done: Passes the SenateApril 16, 201944–5
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   Done: To the GovernorApril 29, 2019
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   Done: Signed into lawMay 2, 2019

HF 598 became law → The same legislation passed as HF 598, so this version was set aside. Go to HF 598 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill requires school districts to assign siblings who are deemed by the district to be at the same grade level academically to the same classroom if the siblings’ parent or guardian submits to the school administrator, prior to the start of the school semester, a written request that the siblings be assigned to the same classroom.

Changed since by amendments H-1042, H-1032; see Amendments.

Full bill text · What changed before it passed¹

House subcommittee

Named February 5, 2019. On February 12, 2019 it recommended amendment and passage.

• Rep. Skyler Wheeler REmail
• Rep. Lindsay James DEmail
• Rep. Norlin G. Mommsen REmail

Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part

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