Relates to student age eligibility for certain programs and benefits
This bill proposes to extend the age of eligibility for certain educational programs and benefits for students with disabilities from 21 to 22 years old. It would allow students with disabilities to receive a high school diploma from specific educational facilities or districts until age 22. The bill also permits vocational education and extension boards to provide transportation to career education classes for these students until they turn 22, adjusting related funding mechanisms. Additionally, it updates the definition of "child" for certain educational reporting purposes to include students with disabilities up to age 22.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 13, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
May 13, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Aron Wieder
DDemocratic
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