SB 440 (2008) -  High School Graduation Requirements/Health Ed. [SPCC]

by Justice (CO-SPONSORS) Bullard
Provides for a mandatory one-half credit in health education, independent of physical education credit requirements, for all high school students beginning with those entering the first year of high school in 2007-2008. Provides a waiver for students who request to take and successfully complete a health assessment created by the Department of Education. Reduces, by one-half credit, the number of elective courses chosen by students, etc.
Effective Date: 07/01/2008
Last Event: 05/02/08 S Died in Committee on Education Pre-K - 12 on Friday, May 2, 2008 5:59 PM

Referred Committees and Committee Actions

Senate Referrals

  • Education Pre-K - 12
  • Health Policy
  • Education Pre-K - 12 Appropriations

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Vote History

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Bill History

Event Time Member Committee Ver.
Event: S Died in Committee on Education Pre-K - 12 Time: 05/02/2008 - 5:59 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Introduced, referred to Education Pre-K - 12; Health Policy; Education Pre-K - 12 Appropriations -SJ 00030 Time: 03/03/2008 - 8:30 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Referred to Education Pre-K - 12; Health Policy; Education Pre-K - 12 Appropriations Time: 12/13/2007 - 9:42 AM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Filed Time: 10/04/2007 - 1:15 PM Member: Committee: Version: __

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