House Amendment 42
H 3728 - Session 125 (2023-2024)
Transparency and Integrity in Education Act

Rep. Ott proposes the following amendment (LC-3728.WAB0063H):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 2, by striking Section 59-29-630(8) and (9) and inserting:

(8) the approximate date on which the prohibited concept was included or promoted;

(9) location, either physical or virtual, of the printed or electronically available material; and

(10)a statement by the complainant verifying that he has made a good faith effort to communicate with the individual alleged to have included or promoted the prohibited concept and resolve the matter as required in Section 59-29-640(B)(3), including the date and time of the communication, the mode of communication, copies of any communications available, and a summary of the outcome of the communications and resolution efforts.

Amend the bill further, SECTION 2, by striking Section 59-29-640(B)(3) and inserting:

(3) A requirement that the complainant must have undertaken a good faith effort to communicate with the individual alleged to have included or promoted the prohibited concept to discuss the complainant's concerns and attempt to resolve the matter.

(4) A timeline for the investigation of an LEA by the department, including when a:

(a)complaint must be received;

(b)response must be provided; and

(c)decision must be rendered.