Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Education
Senate Bill 584
Relating to: requirements for new private schools seeking to participate in a parental choice program and requiring a private school participating in a parental choice program to maintain accreditation.
By Senators Vukmir and Olsen; cosponsored by Representatives Rodriguez and Hutton.
February 10, 2014 Referred to Committee on Education
February 13, 2014 Public Hearing Held
Present: (9) Senator Olsen; Senators Farrow, Darling, Vukmir, Gudex, Lehman, T. Cullen, Harris and Vinehout.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Leah Vukmir - Senator
· Tricia Collins - Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
· Jim Bender - School Choice Wisconsin
Appearances Against
· Carol Gruba
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Andrew Davis - Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce
· Brian Pleva - American Federation for Children
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
February 20, 2014 Executive Session Held
Present: (8) Senator Olsen; Senators Farrow, Darling, Vukmir, Gudex, Lehman, T. Cullen and Vinehout.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (1) Senator Harris.
Moved by Senator Vinehout, seconded by Senator Cullen that Senate Bill 584 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (8) Senator Olsen; Senators Farrow, Darling, Vukmir, Gudex, Lehman, T. Cullen and Vinehout.
Noes: (0) None.
Absent: (1) Senator Harris.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 8, Noes 0
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Sarah Archibald
Committee Clerk
