BILL · 1991–92 SESSION

SB 5822: Local control of education

Adopting the local control of education act.

Summary

  • The public policy purpose of the bill is to provide school boards greater authority to determine the fundamental policies and practices related to education, including authority to structure the local education program to meet the needs of the students as defined by the patrons in the community. The Basic Education Act (BEA) of 1977 is renamed the Local Control of Education Act (LCEA).

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5822), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 22, 1991
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Cliff Bailey (R-39)
Introduced
February 22, 1991 in the Senate
Last action
January 13, 1992
Requested by
Other
Companion bill
HB 1912
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Cliff Bailey (R-39)

2 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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SB 5822 in other sessions

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