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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2ESB 5891

SB 5891: H.S. graduation/science test

Eliminating the use of the high school science assessment as a graduation prerequisite. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Delaying the use of the high school science assessment as a graduation prerequisite. )

Summary

  • Delays the use of the state science assessment as a high school graduation requirement until the graduating class of 2021.
  • Provides that the assessment used as a graduation requirement must assess the Essential Academic Learning Requirements adopted by the Superintendent of Public Instruction in 2013.
  • Applies to the high school graduating class of 2017 and subsequent graduating classes.

From the Second Engrossed Senate Bill Report (2ESB 5891), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedMar 16, 2017
  2. Out of committeeMar 23, 2017
  3. Passed SenateMar 23, 2017
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Hans Zeiger (R-25)
Introduced
March 16, 2017 in the Senate
Last action
January 8, 2018
Companion bill
HB 1012
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to eliminating the use of the high school science assessment as a graduation prerequisite;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Hans Zeiger (R-25)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Steve Conway D-29

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 23, 2017
Version voted on: 2ESB 5891
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25000
Republican24000
How each member voted
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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed May 2, 2017
Version voted on: 2ESB 5891
45 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat21004
Republican24000
How each member voted

Excused (4)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed June 13, 2017
Version voted on: 2ESB 5891
43 Yea 5 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat19501
Republican24000
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Senate Rules "X" file. (2ESB 5891)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2ESB 5891)
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2ESB 5891)
  4. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (2ESB 5891)
  5. First reading, referred to Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (2ESB 5891)
  6. Placed on third reading by Rules Committee. (2ESB 5891)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 43; nays, 5; absent, 0; excused, 1. (2ESB 5891)
  8. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (2ESB 5891)
  9. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2ESB 5891)
  10. First reading, referred to Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (2ESB 5891)
  11. Placed on third reading by Rules Committee. (2ESB 5891)
  12. Third reading, passed; yeas, 45; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4. (2ESB 5891)
  13. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2ESB 5891)
  14. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (2ESB 5891)
  15. Returned to second reading for amendment. (2ESB 5891)
  16. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2ESB 5891)
  17. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (2ESB 5891)
  18. Placed on Rules White Sheet. (2ESB 5891)
  19. First reading, referred to Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (2ESB 5891)
  20. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (2ESB 5891)
  21. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2ESB 5891)
  22. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (2ESB 5891)
  23. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (2ESB 5891)
  24. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2ESB 5891)
  25. WM - Majority; do pass. (2ESB 5891)
  26. First reading, referred to Ways & Means. (2ESB 5891)

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