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HB 1621 - 2019-20
Concerning basic skills assessments for approved teacher preparation programs.
By Request: Professional Educator Standards Board
Companion Bill: SB 5512
Bill History

2019 REGULAR SESSION

IN THE HOUSE

Jan 25
First reading, referred to Education. (View Original Bill)
Feb 12
Public hearing in the House Committee on Education at 3:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 18
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Education at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
ED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
Feb 21
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 28
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 6
1st substitute bill substituted (ED 19). (View 1st Substitute)
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Mar 8
First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.
Mar 18
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 22
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
EDU - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Mar 25
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Mar 26
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Apr 12
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 42; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 5. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Apr 15
Speaker signed.

IN THE SENATE

Apr 16
President signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Apr 18
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
Apr 24
Governor signed.
Chapter 121, 2019 Laws. (View Session Law)
Effective date 7/28/2019.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
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