House of Representatives

HB 2140

Schools; student count; threats

Sponsors: Representative May

DP	Committee on Education
X	Committee on Appropriation
	Caucus and COW
	As Passed the House

HB 2140 allows a school district to petition the Department of Education to adjust the districts adjusted average daily membership for absences that relate to threats of violence against school property, school personnel or students for any period of one day or more.

History

Under current law the adjusted average daily membership may be adjusted only if school attendance is effected for three consecutive days due to widespread illness, adverse weather conditions, or a concerted refusal by students to attend classes.

Provisions

· Allows a school district to petition the Department of Education to adjust the districts adjusted average daily membership for absences that relate to threats of violence against school property, school personnel or students for any period of one day or more.

HB 2140 passed the Education Committee unamended.

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44th Legislature

Second Regular Session 2 January 22, 2001

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