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BILL · 2011–12 SESSION

HB 2797: Science assessment/high sch.

Regarding the statewide high school assessment in science.

Summary

  • Sets aside the biology end-of-course exam as a graduation requirement until: (1) The state has the funding and resources to develop and implement a second science end-of-course or integrated science exam; or (2) The decision is made about how to assess the next generation science standards.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 23, 2012
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Kevin Van De Wege (D-24)
Introduced
February 23, 2012 in the House
Last action
April 11, 2012

AN ACT Relating to the statewide high school assessment in science;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Kevin Van De Wege (D-24)

2 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

John McCoy D-38Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. First reading, referred to Education.

HB 2797 in other sessions

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