HSB 559

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 13, 2020
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 27, 2020
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 10, 2020
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   Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 25, 2020
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   Done: Senate committeeJune 3, 2020
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   Done: Passes the SenateJune 10, 202049–0
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   Done: To the GovernorJune 24, 2020
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   Done: Signed into lawJune 25, 2020

HF 2359 became law → The same legislation passed as HF 2359, so this version was set aside. Go to HF 2359 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill directs the state board of education to adopt rules requiring all higher education institutions providing practitioner preparation to report to the department of education, no later than August annually, the percentage of students whose scores on the subject and subject-area-specific performance-based assessments were at or above the minimum passing scores set by the department, as well as the percentage of students who achieved such scores on their first attempt to pass such assessments. The department must annually compile the reported H.F. _____ information and publish the compilation on its internet site. The state board is authorized to adopt emergency rules to implement the provisions of the bill. The bill takes effect upon enactment.

Full bill text · What changed before it passed¹

House subcommittee

Named January 27, 2020. On February 6, 2020 it recommended amendment and passage.

• Rep. Tom Moore REmail
• Rep. Skyler Wheeler REmail
• Rep. R. Smith

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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