Chairwoman Estes opened the hearing on SB384 and recognized Jason Long, Senior Assistant Revisor, Office of Revisor of Statutes who provided a summary of the bill. (Attachment 2).

Proponent

Dr. Tracy Frederick (Attachment 3).

Neutral - None

Opponent

Leah Fliter (Attachment 4).

Proponent Written Only Testimony

Dr. Troy Pitsch (Attachment 5).

Neutral Written Only Testimony - None

Opponent Written Only Testimony

Dr. Beryl New and Kathy Hopkins (Attachment 6).

Chairwoman Estes closed the hearing on SB384.

Chairwoman Estes moved to declare emergency action, seconded by Representative Steele for final action for SB384. Motion carried.

Chairwoman Estes moved, seconded by Representative Brantley to amend SB384 by changing the application dates from December 1 to May 1 and shortening the timeline of the review period for the State Board of Education from 90 days to 45 days. Motion carried.

Chairwoman Estes moved, seconded by Representative Steele to pass SB384 favorably as amended. Motion carried.