2015 House Bill 5157

Revise school “professional development” rules

Introduced in the House

Dec. 15, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Daniela Garcia (R-90)

To prescribe in greater detail content of continuing education requirements for public school administrators, including basing these on an individual professional development plan for each individual. This is part of a package consisting of House Bills 5156 to 5159.

Referred to the Committee on Education

Feb. 4, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 17, 2016

Amendment offered by Rep. Daniela Garcia (R-90)

To establish that the bill also applies to charter school management companies.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Daniela Garcia (R-90)

To clarify wording in the list of qualities administrator training would be expected to deliver.

The amendment passed by voice vote

March 3, 2016

Passed in the House 88 to 15 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 8, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Education