Requires all schools have a calming space for students
This bill requires all public school districts, charter schools, and nonpublic schools in the state to create dedicated calming spaces for students. These spaces must be available for activities such as praying, meditating, or calming themselves, as specified in the bill text. Schools must develop policies and procedures to implement these spaces by the effective date (July 1, 2025). The law applies broadly to all covered educational institutions statewide, with implementation authorized to occur before the effective date. It does not mandate specific design or funding but requires policy development for the designated use.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 14, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
Feb 14, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chantel Jackson
DDemocratic
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