Relating to the provision of academic credit, including social studies coursework, and exemptions for physical education and activity requirements for students who participate in the legislative page program at the state capitol

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedMarch 2, 2021
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   Done: SubcommitteeMarch 2, 2021
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   Done: Senate committeeMarch 4, 2021
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   Done: Passes the SenateMarch 29, 202144–1
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   Done: House committeeMarch 31, 2021
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   Done: Passes the HouseApril 7, 202182–9
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   Done: To the GovernorMay 19, 2021
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   Done: Signed into lawMay 19, 2021

Signed into law What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill directs school districts and accredited nonpublic schools to establish policies to award credit toward graduation to students who participate in the legislative page program at the state capitol for a regular session of the general assembly. The student is excused from the physical education requirements and is exempt from the physical activity requirements under the state educational standards while participating in the legislative page program. The student must complete the graduation requirements under state board of education rules, but participation in the legislative page program for a complete regular session of the general assembly shall count as one-half unit of the three units of social studies credit required for graduation.

Full bill text · What changed before it passed¹

House subcommittee

Named March 30, 2021. On March 31, 2021 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 3-0.

• Rep. Holly Brink R
• Rep. Sue Cahill D
• Rep. Dustin D. Hite R

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