Introduced
by
To require school officials to consider using “restorative justice” measures in certain disciplinary situations, including victim-offender conferences initiated by the victim and subject to various restrictions and procedural requirements.
Referred to the Committee on Education
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered
by
To change the effective date of the bill to Aug. 1, 2016.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Amendment offered
To move back the date the bill goes into effect.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
To require school officials to consider using “restorative justice” measures in certain disciplinary situations, including victim-offender conferences initiated by the victim and subject to various restrictions and procedural requirements. Suspensions longer than 10 days would require a more rigorous review and appeal process.
Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)
