Education Committee Report – Week 12, 2019

COMMITTEE ACTION:

HF 598 – Sibling classroom placements

HF 637 – Reporting timeframe to BOEE

 

COMMITTEE ACTION:

HF 598 – Sibling classroom placements

HF 598 allows a parent or guardian of siblings in K-5 to request that their children be placed in the same classroom or different classrooms if they are in the same grade. Siblings that may fall under this bill would be twins, triplets or other multiples. It could also apply to foster kid, or children from blended families, or children of different ages who are in the same grade. Exceptions may be made if the classroom teacher and parents determine that the siblings’ placement is “disruptive to the class.” The school district is not required to place siblings in separate classrooms if the request would require the school district to add an additional class at the siblings’ grade level.
[4/3: 10-3 (No: Celsi, Giddens, Smith; Excused: Edler, Zaun)]

 

HF 637 – Reporting timeframe to BOEE

HF 637 requires reporting of misconduct of school employees to the Board of Educational Examiners within 30 days. There is currently no required reporting timeframe. School districts must report any action taken against a licensed employee for misconduct, including soliciting or consummating a romantic relationship with student; falsifying grades or test scores; using public property for personal use; or being at school or school activities in possession or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
[4/3: 13-0 (Excused: Edler, Zaun)]