Legislature Adjourns Supplemental Session

The session that began Feb. 4 ended tonight after day-long debate.  Stay tuned next week for an OSBA legislative summary of session results.

Kindergarten Bill Passed by Full House

With a vote 52 - 5 (with 3 absent), SB 1068A, the kindergarten bill allowing districts to continue charging tuition for extended-day kindergarten until June 2010, passed the full House Friday afternoon. The bill now proceeds to the Governor for his signature.

Kindergarten Bill Proceeds to Full House

With an 8 to 1 vote, the House Education Committee approved SB1068, the kindergarten bill allowing districts to continue charging tuition for extended-day kindergarten until June 2010. The bill proceeds to the full House.

Kindergarten Bill Passes Senate, Advances to House

Senate Bill 1068, a bill to allow school districts to continue offering tuition-based full-day kindergarten until June 2010, passed the Senate on a 23-7 vote today.  The bill now advances to the House for consideration and action.