2005 House Bill 130 (Twins and Triplets in the Same Classroom)

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• Introduced by Rep. Joe Atkins, Rep. Rob Eastlund, Rep. Sondra Erickson, Rep. Mary Ellen Otremba, Rep. Joyce Peppin, Rep. Char Samuelson, Rep. Marty Seifert and Rep. Kathy Tingelstad on January 10, 2005, to allow for twins, triplets, etc. from the same family, at the same school in the same grade, to be placed in the same classroom together, provided the parents or guardians make such a request (SF180 Companion Bill).
  • Referred to the House Education Policy and Reform Committee on January 10, 2005.
  • Motion by Rep. Marty Seifert on January 12, 2005, to add Representative Eastlund as an author of HF130. The motion passed in the House by voice vote on January 12, 2005.
  • Motion by Rep. Marty Seifert on January 13, 2005, to add Representative Peppin as author of HF130. The motion passed in the House by voice vote on January 13, 2005.
  • Motion by Rep. Marty Seifert on January 24, 2005, to add Representative Tinglestad as an author of HF130. The motion passed in the House by voice vote on January 24, 2005.
  • Motion by Rep. Marty Seifert on January 27, 2005, to add Representative Atkins as an author of HF130. The motion passed in the House by voice vote on January 27, 2005.
  • Referred to the House Education Policy and Reform Committee on March 17, 2005, (as SF180).
  • Motion by Rep. Marty Seifert on March 17, 2005, to add Representatove Samuelson as an author of HF130. The motion passed in the House by voice vote on March 17, 2005.
  • Reported by Rep. Mark Buesgens on April 21, 2005, (as SF180) from the Education Policy and Reform Committee unamended with the recommendation that the bill pass. The report was adopted.
• Passed in the House (130 to 0) on April 26, 2005, (as SF180) to allow for twins, triplets, etc. from the same family, at the same school in the same grade, to be placed in the same classroom together, provided the parents or guardians make such a request. However, the bill would also allow schools to make recommendations regarding the placement and allows the school principal to request that the school board determine placement of twins and triplets if after the initial grading period the school determines that the current placement is disruptive. [Vote Details and Comments]

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Introduced by Rep. Joe Atkins, Rep. Rob Eastlund, Rep. Sondra Erickson, Rep. Mary Ellen Otremba, Rep. Joyce Peppin, Rep. Char Samuelson, Rep. Marty Seifert and Rep. Kathy Tingelstad on January 10, 2005. Passed in the House (130 to 0) on April 26, 2005. New Comment