Bill: HB 674, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
House Public Education
2nd Chamber Committee
Senate Education
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Eric Johnson
Sponsor(s)
Sylvia Garcia
Co-Sponsor(s)
Donna Campbell
Kel Seliger
Royce West
Bill Caption
Relating to the suspension of a student enrolled in a grade level
below grade three from public school and to a positive behavior
program for public schools.
Fiscal Notes
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
HB 674 would establish a Positive Behavior program that provides for alternative discipline for children in the third grade or younger who violate their school's code of conduct. HB 674 would require that the program not rely on the use of in school or out of school suspension for discipline. This bill would also not allow school districts to suspend children lower than the third grade unless there are issues with drug and weapons offenses.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This bill does not appear to have a connection to our liberty principles so we will remain neutral, however, this is an issue that may be best left to local school districts to determine for themselves.
