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Phylicia's Law

Introduced: December 4, 2007 See on congress.gov
This bill died when the 110th Congress ended
It never became law before the 110th Congress (2007–2008) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Became law
Feb 5, 2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Dec 4, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Dec 4, 2007
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Phylicia's Law - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require local educational agencies applying for funds under the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities program to require schools sponsoring off-premises overnight field trips to develop, and provide to parents whose children are to be taken on such trips, written safety plans that include: (1) policies on curfews, room checks, and chaperone qualifications; and (2) emergency procedures to be followed when a serious injury or death occurs.

What's happening now February 5, 2008

Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4265: Phylicia's Law. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-4265/
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"H.R. 4265: Phylicia's Law." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-4265/.
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H.R. 4265, 110th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-4265/.
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