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Senate Education Committee advances parental‑involvement bill with procedural amendment
Summary
The Senate Education Committee voted to pass Senate Bill 299 as amended, adding a trustee-appointed review committee and appeal timelines for parental complaints; the measure drew debate over opt‑in policy, constitutional risk and potential costs.
The Senate Education Committee voted to advance Senate Bill 299 as amended after debate over parental‑involvement rules, appeals procedures and legal risks. The committee attached an amendment requiring each school board to appoint a committee to investigate parents’ complaints, meet with the parent, and recommend a response within 30 days; boards must act on that recommendation within 30 days or at their next regular meeting. The amendment passed in committee and was attached to the bill, and the committee later recommended SB299 do pass as amended by an 8–6 roll‑call.
Sponsor explanation and amendment: Mr. McCracken, presenting for the bill sponsor, said SB299 revises Title 40 provisions to require…
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