2001 House Bill 4760

Introduced in the House

May 10, 2001

Introduced by Rep. Tom Meyer (R-84)

To create and allow for “Educational Flexibility and Empowerment Contracts” that would enable a school district to defer compliance with designated state and federal statutes and regulations in return for agreeing to a performance contract. This bill is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 4760 and 4761.

Referred to the Committee on Education

Oct. 10, 2001

Substitute offered

To recommend modifications to language contained in the bill resulting from committee testimony and deliberation.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Wayne Kuipers (R-90)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Wayne Kuipers (R-90)

To broaden the performance measurement basis on which a waiver from certain regulations would be granted, so the MEAP student assessment scores would not be the only possible basis of measurement.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Mark Schauer (D-62)

To eliminate a provision which would require the state superintendent of schools to consult with the state treasurer before approving or disapproving a waiver application.

The amendment failed 48 to 56 (details)

Oct. 11, 2001

Passed in the House 57 to 51 (details)

Received in the Senate

Oct. 11, 2001

To create and allow for “Educational Flexibility and Empowerment Contracts” that would enable a school district to defer compliance with designated state and federal statutes and regulations in return for agreeing to a performance contract. This bill is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 4760 and 4761.