Relating to education; prescribing an effective date.
Summary
Authorizes a teacher to immediately remove from the classroom setting a student who repeatedly interferes with the teacher's ability to communicate effectively with the students in the class or with the ability of the students to learn. Prescribes requirements for the return of a student to the classroom setting. Requires a school district to convene a placement review committee when a student is removed from a classroom setting. Requires a student to demonstrate proficiency in specified Essential Learning Skills prior to the student being awarded a high school diploma or a modified diploma. Directs the State Board of Education to adopt academic content standards for language arts based on the science of reading and writing. Prohibits school districts from advancing students who are not able to demonstrate third-grade reading proficiency. Provides exceptions. Takes effect July 1, 2026.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026
Last action Mar 7, 2026
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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Mar 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Committee
Referred to Education.
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
3 primary · 7 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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