2004 House Bill 5701

Give schools flexibility on rules - "ed-flex"

Introduced in the House

March 24, 2004

Introduced by Rep. Brian Palmer (R-36)

To create and allow for “Educational Flexibility and Empowerment Contracts” (“edflex”), that would enable a school district to enter a performance contract which allows it to defer compliance with requirements imposed by designated state statutes and rules. See also House Bill 5702. The bills are similar to ones vetoed by the Gov. Jennifer Granholm (House Bills 4693 and 4724), but transfer final authority on waiving rules to the governor instead of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Referred to the Committee on Education

May 5, 2004

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 6, 2004

Passed in the House 60 to 46 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 11, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Education