2020 House Bill 5910

Prescribe “e-learning” requirements for public schools

Introduced in the House

May 24, 2020

Introduced by Rep. Pamela Hornberger (R-32)

To prescribe requirements, standards, limitations and more on conducting public school classes electronically over the internet. Among many other things school districts would have to ensure that all students will have access, and that the specific needs of different students are met including special education students.

Referred to the Committee on Education

July 21, 2020

Reported without amendment

Refer to the Committee on Ways and Means with the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted.

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

July 22, 2020

Reported without amendment

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

Amendment offered by Rep. Thomas Albert (R-86)

To assert that the bill "must not be construed as imposing mandates on nonpublic schools".

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 56 to 48 (details)

Received in the Senate

July 23, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Education and Career Readiness