Committee broadens data language, allowing 'CDC or equivalent' in school‑data provision
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Summary
The committee adopted a substitute for HB201 (conforming to SB109) and a line amendment adding 'or an equivalent nationally recognized entity' after a reference to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to account for inconsistent federal reporting; the substitute as amended was reported.
The Senate Education and Health Committee adopted a line amendment to add flexible language to a data‑reporting provision in a substitute of House Bill 201 (conforming to Senate Bill 109).
Committee counsel introduced the amendment, which inserts the phrase "or an equivalent nationally recognized entity or organization" following a requirement that certain statistics be published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Julian (who spoke during the amendment discussion) said the change was proposed because "we've been told that CDC may not be publishing this information anymore consistently," and the amendment would prevent school systems from being held to an unattainable reporting requirement.
Senator Pekarski indicated assent to moving the amendment. The amendment was moved, seconded and approved; the clerk recorded the electronic vote for the substitute-with-amendment with Ayes 9, No 6 (per the transcript). The committee then reported the substitute as amended.
Supporters described the amendment as a technical fix to ensure statutory reporting requirements remain practicable if the CDC ceases consistent publication of specific statistics. No formal opponent statements were recorded in the excerpt provided.
The committee reported the substitute as amended; further floor action will occur according to the legislative calendar.