Bills › 90th General Assembly

HF 604Signed by Governor · May 26, 2023

Relating to education, including authorizing the ombudsman to investigate complaints received by individuals who hold a license, certificate, authorization, or statement of recognition issued by the board of educational examiners, and modifying the responsibilities of the department of education, school districts, and charter schools

Topics:K–12 education

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedMarch 3, 2023
  2. Skipped: SubcommitteeSkipped
  3. Done: House committeeMarch 22, 2023
  4. Done: Passes the HouseMarch 22, 202389–6
  5. Done: Senate committeeMarch 29, 2023
  6. Done: Passes the SenateApril 26, 202349–0
  7. Done: To the GovernorMay 11, 2023
  8. Done: Signed into lawMay 26, 2023

Signed into law What’s a funnel?

Senate subcommittee

Named March 27, 2023. On March 28, 2023 it recommended amendment and passage. [].

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Fiscal note

Cost: up to $267,000 Compare with other bills

There is no fiscal impact to school districts from the provisions regarding professional development programs, school discipline, or student handbooks. The estimated cost to the State of the provisions regarding the Ombudsman is between $89,000 and $267,000 per year to investigate between 300 and 1,200 cases. 0 additional full-time equivalent (FTE) position would be required at a cost of $89,000 per year.

Nonpartisan cost estimates from the Legislative Services Agency’s Fiscal Services Division. The newest is first. Reading a fiscal note

Lobbying

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