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LC 3604

Revise school isolation laws and funding of nonisolated schools

2025 Regular Session

The bill would modify school isolation laws and funding for nonisolated schools, potentially changing safety procedures and budget allocations if enacted.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 3604

Summary of LC 3604 — Revise school isolation laws and funding of nonisolated schools

Overview

LC 3604 is a draft bill introduced on December 14, 2024, with a stated aim to revise statutes relating to school isolation practices and to address funding for nonisolated schools. The record lists the bill under the subject areas of School Finance, Education, and Taxation–Property. The current status in the legislative record is “(LC) Draft Died in Process,” indicating it did not advance through the legislative process.

Purpose and intent

  • Based on the title, the bill seeks to modify:
    • Isolation laws in schools (likely related to procedures and limitations around student isolation/seclusion and related safety/discipline practices).
    • Funding mechanisms for “nonisolated schools” (presumably schools designated as nonisolated under the state’s definitions or funding framework; the exact meaning of “nonisolated” is not defined in the provided material).
  • Specific policy objectives or criteria (e.g., limits on seclusion, reporting requirements, oversight, training standards, or the structure of funding formulas) are not included in the provided summary. The exact provisions would be contained in the bill text itself.

Key provisions (text not provided)

  • The exact statutory changes, definitions, thresholds, reporting requirements, funding formulas, or enforcement mechanisms are not available in the provided material.
  • If you need precise provisions, amendments, or fiscal impacts, the final draft text and fiscal notes would be required.

Potential impact (conceptual)

  • If enacted, changes to isolation laws could affect how schools use isolation/seclusion, including student safety protocols, rights protections, reporting and transparency requirements, and staff training obligations.
  • Revisions to funding for nonisolated schools could alter budget allocations, staff resources, facility needs, or the distribution of state funds across districts, potentially impacting property tax considerations and overall school finance.

Affected parties

  • Students and families (via safety procedures, rights protections, and disciplinary processes).
  • School districts and school leaders (through compliance requirements and funding changes).
  • Educators and school staff (training, reporting, and implementation obligations).
  • Local governments and taxpayers (through any changes to funding formulas and property-related funding impacts).

Procedural timeline and current status

  • Introduced: December 14, 2024
  • Key drafting milestones (as recorded): December 14, 2024 (Draft On Hold); February–May 2025 (Draft phases including Input/Proofing, Final Drafter Review, Assembly, Edit, Legal Review, Ready for Delivery).
  • Latest status: May 20, 2025 — (LC) Draft Died in Process
  • Note: A prior sequence shows the draft moved through various stages before the eventual “Died in Process” outcome, indicating it did not advance to enactment.

Next steps for readers

  • To understand the bill’s substantive changes, obtain the full bill text and any fiscal impact notes or committee reports.
  • Monitor for any reintroduction or amendments in future sessions, if policy goals remain active for consideration.

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Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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