SB 498 – Requires school districts to include in their school accountability report cards whether they have a gifted education program and have had one over the past three years

• Sponsor: Cunningham
• LR Number: 2150S.01I
• Committee: Education
• Last Action: 3/2/2009 - Second Read and Referred S Education Committee
• Journal Page: S442
• Effective Date: August 28, 2009

Current Bill Summary

SB 498 – School districts must include in their annual school accountability report card whether the school district currently has a state-approved gifted education program. The school district must also indicate if it has had a state-approved gifted education program within the last three years.

This act is substantially similar to HB 2542 (2008).

MICHAEL RUFF