2015 House Bill 5193

Facilitate transition to year round school model

Introduced in the House

Dec. 17, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Daniela Garcia (R-90)

To revise details of the process required for a public school that wants to deviate from the school calendar prescribed by the state, in particular by going to “year-round” school model as defined in the bill. The bill adds a public hearing requirement but otherwise slightly streamlines this process.

Referred to the Committee on Education

In the Senate

Feb. 11, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

In the House

April 19, 2016

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

The substitute passed by voice vote