2003 House Bill 4724

Introduced in the House

May 22, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Judy Emmons (R-70)

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 4396.

Referred to the Committee on Education

June 4, 2003

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 19, 2003

Passed in the House 58 to 42 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 24, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Education

Jan. 27, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 5, 2004

Passed in the Senate 21 to 15 (details)

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 4396.

Vetoed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Feb. 20, 2004

Received in the House

March 9, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Education