BILL · 1995–96 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5983
SB 5983: Literature courses in school
Acknowledging the diversity of literature for purposes of rules establishing subject area requirements for instruction in English.
Summary
- When the State Board of Education adopts rules establishing the criteria for a person to teach English, the rules must require coursework in American literature but cannot require coursework in the literature of any other specific country. Substitute Bill Compared to Original Bill: Persons seeking endorsements to teach English must have coursework in American literature.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 20, 1995
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Dwight Pelz (D-37)
- Introduced
- February 20, 1995 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 8, 1996
- Versions
- SB 5983, SSB 5983
Sponsors
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
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SB 5983 in other sessions
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