relative to authorizing hearing officers of the department of education to issue subpoenas.

HB 520 authorizes hearing officers within the Department of Education to issue subpoenas during investigations. This directly affects education hearing officers and the entities or individuals involved in their proceedings, such as schools or staff. The bill grants a specific administrative authority to compel testimony or documents, streamlining investigations without changing broader education laws. It became effective January 1, 2026, after passing committees and being signed by the Governor.