H.R.729 - Phylicia's Law

To help keep students safe on school-run, overnight, off-premises field trips. view all titles (3)

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  • Official: To help keep students safe on school-run, overnight, off-premises field trips. as introduced.
  • Short: Phylicia's Law as introduced.
  • Short: Phylicia's Law as passed house.

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Latest Vote

Result: Passed - June 15, 2009

Roll call number 338 in the House

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 729 Phylicia’s Law

Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 2/3 (66%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 73%
 

Official Summary

6/15/2009--Passed House amended. Phylicia's Law - Requires each local educational agency (LEA) that receives funds under the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities program to develop and make publicly available a written school safety policy for off-premises, overnight field trips

Official Summary

6/15/2009--Passed House amended. Phylicia's Law - Requires each local educational agency (LEA) that receives funds under the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities program to develop and make publicly available a written school safety policy for off-premises, overnight field trips. Encourages the Secretary of Education to provide guidance to such LEAs by taking the steps necessary, such as hosting a conference of interested parties, to further the development of a model school safety policy for such trips.

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Organizations Supporting H.R.729

  • National Education Association
  • National Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

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