House vote: H.R. 729 // June 15, 2009Needed two-thirds to pass
Phylicia's Law
Sponsor: STEVEN ROTHMAN (D-NJ)
Phylicia's Law - Requires each local educational agency (LEA) that receives funds under the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities program to develop and make publicly available a written school safety policy for off-premises, overnight field trips. Encourages the Secretary of Education to provide guidance to such LEAs by taking the steps necessary, such as hosting a conference of interested parties, to further the development of a model school safety policy for such trips.
Education Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 12.8% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 319 | 72.9% |
| Nay | Lost | 60 | 14.3% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 12.8% |