2003 House Bill 4719

Introduced in the House

May 22, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Tom Casperson (R-108)

To allow a school district at which a student is participating in a distance learning program to claim the student as a full-time pupil for purposes of qualifying for a per-pupil foundation grant from the state, with certain restrictions, limits and requirements.

Referred to the Committee on Education

June 18, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

July 1, 2003

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one recommended by the committee which reported it. The substitute incorporates technical changes resulting from committee testimony and deliberation. These changes do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Brenda Clack (D-34)

To require a school district to provide at least two nonconsecutive hours of instruction per week at the pupil's home under the supervision of a certified teacher in order to qualify for state funding for a distance-learning student.

The amendment failed 45 to 54 (details)

Passed in the House 65 to 38 (details)

Received in the Senate

July 2, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Education