Relating to the assignment of pupils who are siblings to classrooms by school districts. Effective 7-1-19

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

Signed into law What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill requires school districts to require its administrators, prior to assigning siblings to a classroom when the siblings are enrolled in kindergarten through grade five and are academically at the same grade level, to consult with and give deference to the parents or guardians of the siblings, when determining whether the siblings shall be assigned to the same classroom.

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

Full bill text · What changed before it passed¹

Senate subcommittee

Named March 25, 2019. It hasn’t reported yet.

• Sen. Amy Sinclair REmail
• Sen. Giddens
• Sen. Tim Kraayenbrink 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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