Introduced
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To create and allow for “Educational Flexibility and Empowerment Contracts” (“edflex”), that would enable a school district to enter a performance contract which allows it to defer compliance with requirements imposed by designated state statutes and rules, except for health and safety requirements. The bill establishes a regular procedure by which a school could have certain state or federal regulations waived. A school district would first have to hold at least two public hearings at which the waivers are explained and public comment allowed.
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.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one recommended by the committee which reported it. The substitute incorporates technical changes resulting from committee testimony and deliberation. These changes do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To prohibit an "ed-flex" contract for school districts that have exhibited financial irresponsibility in the last three years.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To define "school district" for purposes of the bill as either a school district or a public school academy (charter school).
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 56 to 49 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Education
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one containing technical changes, amendeded to establish that employee wages or other conditions of employment under negotiated collective bargaining agreements are not subject to the waivers proposed by the bill.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 23 to 13 (details)
To create and allow for “Educational Flexibility and Empowerment Contracts” (“edflex”), that would enable a school district to enter a performance contract which allows it to defer compliance with requirements imposed by designated state statutes and rules, except for health and safety requirements. The bill establishes a regular procedure by which a school could have certain state or federal regulations waived. A school district would first have to hold at least two public hearings at which the waivers are explained and public comment allowed.
Passed in the House 59 to 47 (details)
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
Referred to the Committee on Education
