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Committee votes: ITL on two items, unanimous approval for four education measures
Summary
The House Education Policy Committee recommended "inexpedient to legislate" on HB662 and HCR6 and voted unanimously to advance several other bills and an education resolution during its Feb. 20 session.
The House Education Policy Committee on Feb. 20 recommended "inexpedient to legislate" (ITL) for House Bill 662, which would have required showing named abortion‑related videos in school health classes, and for House Concurrent Resolution 6, a resolution seeking removal of a District 67 superintendent. Both items were ITL'ed by voice vote and recorded roll calls.
The committee advanced, unanimously or by consent, several other measures: House Resolution 9 (urging the Department of Education to emphasize STEM education) and multiple bills including HB 440 (educator licensing, as amended) and HB 222 (repealing a memorandum‑of‑understanding requirement for charter schools and districts) were reported out with "ought to pass" recommendations. Most committee roll calls on those items were recorded as 18‑0 in favor.
Why it matters: The committee’s recommendations determine which bills reach the full House floor and shape what policies receive further legislative attention. ITL recommendations typically end a…
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