2012 House Bill 5659

Revise school “accreditation”

Introduced in the House

May 22, 2012

Introduced by Rep. Ken Yonker (R-72)

To repeal detailed requirements for a school to be “accredited,” and instead give the state superintendent of public instruction the discretion to create a list of third party accreditors whose standards would demonstrate “educational excellence”.

Referred to the Committee on Education

June 6, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 14, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

To repeal requirements for a school to be “accredited.” Schools would still be subject to state and federal "accountability" requirements (including those prescribed by the federal "No Child Left Behind" law).

Received in the Senate

July 18, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Education

Dec. 11, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.