2007 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 859

File Code: Primary and Secondary Education
Sponsored By:
Delegates Burns, Haynes, Kirk, Nathan-Pulliam, Simmons, Taylor, and Vallario
Entitled:
Public Schools - Program of Instruction - Civil Rights

Synopsis:

Authorizing the State Board of Education to make civil rights education a part of the elementary and secondary program of instruction in public schools.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

House Action
2/9
First Reading Ways and Means
2/14
Hearing 3/21 at 1:00 p.m.
3/23
Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means
Senate Action
No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Emmett C. Burns, Jr., District 10
Delegate Keith E. Haynes, District 44
Delegate Ruth M. Kirk, District 44
Delegate Shirley Nathan-Pulliam, District 10
Delegate Luiz R. S. Simmons, District 17
Delegate Herman L. Taylor, Jr., District 14
Delegate Joseph F. Vallario, Jr., District 27A

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Discrimination
Education -see also- Driver Ed; Higher Ed; Special Ed; etc
Education, State Board of
Human Rights
Minorities -see also- Women
Public Schools

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Education
( 2-205 , 2-205 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available
Amendments: None offered