Education Reform (SB 458): Instituted sweeping changes to our public education system designed to help at-risk children, close the achievement gap, improve student performance, turn around failing schools, and ensure the state has the skilled workforce needed to compete in a global economy.

• Verdict: Helps economic recovery and job growth.
• Passed the House 149-0; passed the Senate 28-7. Took effect July 1, 2012.