House Passes EAA Expansion

Almost exactly a year after passing the bill the first time, the House of Representatives voted again late Thursday afternoon on a new version of House Bill 4369, legislation that allows the Education Achievement Authority (EAA), intermediate school districts and local school districts to now takeover a failing school.

The bill passed 56–54, with Representative Harvey Santana (D-Detroit) voting in favor of the bill and five Republicans voting no. The five Republicans were Representatives Jon Bumstead (Newaygo), Ben Glardon (Owosso), Peter Pettalia (Presque Isle), Phil Potvin (Cadillac), and Pat Somerville (New Boston).

The House debate lasted nearly 90 minutes as numerous Democratic members gave passionate floor speeches in opposition.

House Education Committee Chair and sponsor of the measure Representative Lisa Posthumus Lyons (R-Alto) has been working with the Senate and other stakeholders since the Senate moved their version of the reform in December, in the hope of moving a measure that will gain concurrence and move to the Governor’s desk.

posted by PAA Online , Friday, March 21, 2014 11:31 AM
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