Bill

HB 2952

83(R) - 2013
Education

Vote Recommendation

Yes
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Author(s)

Justin Rodriguez

Bill Caption

Relating to the period of time allowed for issuance of decisions by the commissioner of education in certain appeals against school districts.

Fiscal Notes

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

Summary: HB 2952 would require the Commissioner of Education to provide a decision on an appeal brought against a school district no later than 240 days after the appeal is filed. The stakeholders can agree in writing for a maximum of a 60 day extension.

Analysis: HB 2952 limits government by setting a date when all parties involved know that a decision will be made on an appeal rather than letting it linger under the discretion of the Commissioner as to when a decision will be issued. We support HB 2952.