HB 720, Jennifer Mclellan’s Lactation Support bill, which
was initiate by VEA was reported by the full committee on a 21 to 1 vote. This vote is headed to the full House.
Despite VEA’s objections, Delegate Bacote’s HB 993 was
reported and re-referred to Appropriations on a 19-3 vote. This bill will require that all teachers
seeking licensure or re-licensure obtain training on human trafficking. President Gruber suggested to the committee
that this training should be delivered as in-service training rather that a
requirement for licensure at the expense of the applicant.
Three Labor Day bills were reported. Delegate Stolle’s HB 577 applies only
unaccredited schools. Delegate Robinson’s
HB 610 gives local school boards control of the calendar but requires that
Labor Day be a four-day weekend.
Robinson was attempting to appease the travel and hospitality industries,
who always oppose repealing the Labor Day law, with this long travel weekend. Finally, Delegate Greason’s HB 333 is a full
repeal of the Labor Day law.
Finally, Delegate Landes’ HB 1229 was reported on an 22-0 vote. This bill delays implementation of
the A-F school grading bill for one year.Much of today was spent with Delegate Greason working on his SOL reform bill. He should present his substitute the 7:30 Education Reform Subcommittee meeting.
