SB431 Summary

• Creates a temporary task force until December 1, 2013 to study discipline procedures in public schools

• Task force comprises 22 members appointed by legislative leaders: 9 appointed by Senate President Pro Tempore and 8 by House Speaker, plus legislative committee chairs and State Superintendent of Public Instruction or designee

• Co-chaired by the Chair of the Senate Education Committee and Chair of the House Common Education Committee with required quorum of 12 members

• Task force must submit findings and recommendations report by December 1, 2013 to the Governor, President Pro Tempore, and Speaker of the House

• Effective July 1, 2013 with emergency declaration; members receive travel reimbursement but no compensation for service