Senate Amendment 3024


PAG LIN




     1  1    Amend Senate File 61, as passed by the Senate, as
     1  2 follows:
     1  3 #1.  Page 1, by inserting after line 20 the
     1  4 following:
     1  5    <   .  "Electronic" means any communication
     1  6 involving the transmission of information by wire,
     1  7 radio, optical cable, electromagnetic, or other
     1  8 similar means.  "Electronic" includes but is not
     1  9 limited to communication via electronic mail,
     1 10 internet=based communications, pager service, cell
     1 11 phones, and electronic text messaging.>
     1 12 #2.  Page 1, line 22, by striking the words <the
     1 13 same and mean>.
     1 14 #3.  Page 1, line 22, by inserting after the word
     1 15 <any> the following:  <electronic, written, verbal, or
     1 16 physical act or>.
     1 17 #4.  Page 3, line 5, by inserting after the word
     1 18 <bullying.> the following:  <The description of
     1 19 expectations shall also include a policy for involving
     1 20 parents and guardians that provides for the following:
     1 21    (1)  Ensures that communication between home and
     1 22 school is regular, two=way, and meaningful.
     1 23    (2)  Promotes and supports parenting skills.
     1 24    (3)  Recognizes and supports the integral role
     1 25 parents and guardians play in assisting student
     1 26 learning.
     1 27    (4)  Welcomes parents and guardians into the school
     1 28 and seeks their support and assistance.
     1 29    (5)  Makes parents and guardians full participants
     1 30 in the decisions that affect children and families.
     1 31    (6)  Utilizes community collaborations productively
     1 32 and community resources prolifically to strengthen
     1 33 schools, families, and student learning.>
     1 34 #5.  Page 3, line 6, by inserting after the word
     1 35 <appropriate> the following:  <disciplinary or
     1 36 nonjudicial>.
     1 37 #6.  Page 3, by inserting after line 35 the
     1 38 following:
     1 39    <___.  CONSTRUCTION.  As this section relates to
     1 40 the authorities in charge of a nonpublic school, the
     1 41 section shall not be construed to inhibit the teaching
     1 42 or consideration of doctrinal matters.>
     1 43 #7.  Page 4, by striking line 14 and inserting the
     1 44 following:  <collect only data on harassment and
     1 45 bullying incidences which result in suspension or
     1 46 expulsion.>
     1 47 #8.  Page 4, lines 20 and 21, by striking the words
     1 48 <, as specified by the department,>.
     1 49 #9.  By renumbering, relettering, or redesignating
     1 50 and correcting internal references as necessary.
     2  1 SF 61.H
     2  2 kh/jg/25

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