School boards; JLARC to study implications of granting fiscal autonomy to those elected. (SJ66)
Introduced By
Sen. Harry Blevins (R-Chesapeake)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
Description
Study; fiscal autonomy for elected school boards; report. Directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study implications of granting fiscal autonomy to elected school boards in the Commonwealth. In conducting its study, the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission shall (i) examine state constitutional and statutory issues regarding school board supervisory authority, (ii) study the respective roles of local school boards and the relevant local governing body in delivering and funding public education, (iii) examine fiscal authority models in other states, and (iv) consider such other issues as it deems appropriate. The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission must submit an executive summary of its findings and recommendations to the 2009 Session of the General Assembly. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/08/2008 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 088656204 |
| 01/08/2008 | Referred to Committee on Rules |
| 02/01/2008 | Reported from Rules with substitute |
| 02/01/2008 | Committee substitute printed 087317204-S1 |
| 02/04/2008 | Reading waived (40-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
| 02/05/2008 | Read second time |
| 02/05/2008 | Reading of substitute waived |
| 02/05/2008 | Committee substitute agreed to 087317204-S1 |
| 02/05/2008 | Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SJ66S1 |
| 02/06/2008 | Read third time and agreed to by Senate by voice vote |
| 02/06/2008 | Communicated to House |
| 02/11/2008 | Placed on Calendar |
| 02/11/2008 | Referred to Committee on Rules |
| 03/03/2008 | Left in Rules |
Comments
I support this bill. It is long overdue. A study is always prudent before action.
I support a study.