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House rejects amendment to change 10‑day enrollment drop rule after extended debate
Summary
An amendment to Senate File 18 aimed at preventing districts from 'holding students hostage' under the 10‑day drop rule failed after floor argument about funding incentives and whether the amendment was germane; the bill passed final passage later in the session.
On third reading of Senate File 18 (student attendance and enrollment), Representative Jarvis moved a third‑reading amendment intended to exempt students who complete coursework early from the 10‑day automatic drop rule, arguing that districts currently retain students in low‑value study halls to preserve average daily membership (ADM) funding. Jarvis said, "The district will continue to receive full funding as long as the student is enrolled in school," and urged the body to allow districts to give credit and not 'hold kids hostage.'
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