2005 House Bill 4079

Give schools flexibility on rules - "ed-flex”

Introduced in the House

Jan. 27, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Brian Palmer (R-36)

To create and allow for “Educational Flexibility and Empowerment Contracts” (“edflex” or "Education Mandate Rollback"), that would enable a school district to enter a performance contract that allows it to defer compliance with requirements imposed by designated state statutes and rules. See also House Bill 4080.

Referred to the Committee on Education

May 25, 2005

Reported without amendment

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

June 1, 2005

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Richard Ball (R-85)

To sunset the bill in 10 years.

The amendment passed by voice vote

June 7, 2005

Passed in the House 58 to 48 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 8, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Education

Dec. 13, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.