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1 Co-sponsor
History
- Substituted by A3467B
- Amended on third reading 7820a
- Vote reconsidered - restored to third reading
- Substitution reconsidered
- Substituted by A3467A
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.871
- Referred to education
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Relates to the humane treatment of animals and rights of students relative to dissection
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Linda Rosenthal
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S7820A
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to the dissection of animals
Purpose or general idea of bill
To require the board of education or trustees of a school district to inform students and students' parents or legal guardians of their rights under the law.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 amends subdivision 4 to provide that the board of education or trustees of a school district must develop a policy to give reasonable notice to students, students' parents or legal guardians of their rights under subdivision 4; and that such notice shall be made available upon request at the school and be distributed to parents and students at least once at the beginning of the school year.
Section 2 contains the effective date.
Justification
Section 809 subdivision 4 of the education law provides that any student with a moral or religious objection to participating or witnessing an animal dissection, substantiated in writing by a parent or legal guardi- an, shall be provided with an approved alternative project. This measure will ensure that students and their guardians will be properly informed of their right to abstain from animal dissection and to be provided with an approved alternative project.
Prior legislative history
A.585 of 2008 - Referred to Education A.10661 of 2006 - Referred to Education
Fiscal implications
Minimal.
Effective date
The first of July after which the bill has been passed into law.
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