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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
March 3, 2025 OK HB 1256 Extends the Construction Industries Board's Ability to Collaborate with Educational Institutions and Trade Programs Bill Passed - House (90 - 4)
March 3, 2025 OK HB 1256 Extends the Construction Industries Board's Ability to Collaborate with Educational Institutions and Trade Programs Bill Passed - House (90 - 4)
March 3, 2025 MN HF 12 Prohibits Transgender Athletes from Participating in Girls Sports Teams Bill Failed - House (66 - 67)
March 3, 2025 ID H 239 Requires Parents Give Permission for Their Children to Receive Education on Human Sexuality Bill Passed - House (58 - 12)
March 1, 2025 NM HB 89 Amends the Graduate Scholarship Act to Prioritize New Mexico Residents who are Students with the Greatest Financial Need and from Groups Underrepresented in Graduate Education Bill Passed - House (40 - 25)
March 1, 2025 NM HB 89 Amends the Graduate Scholarship Act to Prioritize New Mexico Residents who are Students with the Greatest Financial Need and from Groups Underrepresented in Graduate Education Bill Passed - House (40 - 25)
Feb. 28, 2025 ID H 331 Establishes a State Credit Enhancement Program Meant to Lower Interest Rates for Charter Schools Bill Passed - House (68 - 0)
Feb. 27, 2025 WY HB 199 Repeals the State School Voucher Program Income Limit and Increases Payments to $7,000 Concurrence Vote Passed - House (42 - 19)
Feb. 27, 2025 SD SB 219 Requires Schools to Take Cash as Payment for School Events Bill Passed - House (36 - 34)
Feb. 27, 2025 SC S 62 Establishes a State Education Scholarship Trust Fund to Authorize Private School Tuition Payments Bill Passed - House (80 - 32)
Feb. 27, 2025 SC S 62 Establishes a State Education Scholarship Trust Fund to Authorize Private School Tuition Payments Bill Passed - House (80 - 32)
Feb. 27, 2025 ID H 243 Authorizes Child Care Facilities to Determine Their Own Child-to-Staff Ratio Bill Passed - House (54 - 15)
Feb. 26, 2025 WY SF 62 Requires Students to Utilize Bathrooms Based on Sex at Birth Bill Passed - House (51 - 6)
Feb. 25, 2025 RI H 5162 Requires Feedback from SurveyWorks be Incorporated into State Assessments of Schools Bill Passed - House (62 - 10)
Feb. 25, 2025 RI H 5162 Requires Feedback from SurveyWorks be Incorporated into State Assessments of Schools Bill Passed - House (62 - 10)
Feb. 25, 2025 ND HB 1540 Appropriates Funding from the State's General Budget for Education Savings Account Programs Bill Passed - House (51 - 39)
Feb. 24, 2025 ND HB 1600 Establishes an Immigration-Focused Law Clinic at the University of North Dakota Bill Passed - House (67 - 25)
Feb. 24, 2025 AZ HB 2164 Prohibits Certain Ultra-Processed Foods and Dyes from Public School Meals Bill Passed - House (59 - 0)
Feb. 22, 2025 MT HB 252 Appropriates $100 Million to Raise Starting Teacher Pay Bill Passed - House (88 - 9)
Feb. 22, 2025 MT HB 252 Appropriates $100 Million to Raise Starting Teacher Pay Bill Passed - House (88 - 9)
Feb. 22, 2025 NM HB 24 Amends the Community Governance Attorney and Conditional Tuition Waiver Program in New Mexico Bill Passed - House (61 - 1)
Feb. 22, 2025 NM HB 24 Amends the Community Governance Attorney and Conditional Tuition Waiver Program in New Mexico Bill Passed - House (61 - 1)
Feb. 21, 2025 UT HB 77 Authorizes a Select Few Flags to be Displayed Inside of Public Classrooms Bill Passed - House (49 - 20)
Feb. 21, 2025 MT HB 400 Prohibits Discipline Against Students who Refuse to Use Peers' Preferred Names or Pronouns Bill Passed - House (56 - 42)
Feb. 21, 2025 MD HB 380 Authorizes the Sale of Contraceptives and Condoms in School Vending Machines Bill Passed - House (89 - 41)
Feb. 20, 2025 VA SB 905 Establishes the Internet Safety Advisory Council Bill Passed - House (78 - 18)
Feb. 20, 2025 VA SB 908 Increases Protections and Support Against Cyberbullying Bill Passed - House (90 - 7)
Feb. 20, 2025 KS HB 2033 Establishes Additional Programs and Services for Approved At-Risk Educational Programs Bill Passed - House (89 - 32)
Feb. 20, 2025 SD HB 1239 Repeals an Exemption Shielding Libraries, Schools, Universities, Museums and Their Employees from Prosecution Bill Passed - House (38 - 32)
Feb. 20, 2025 KS HB 2033 Establishes Additional Programs and Services for Approved At-Risk Educational Programs Bill Passed - House (89 - 32)
Feb. 19, 2025 WI AB 3 Requires Cursive Instruction be Taught in State School Curriculum Bill Passed - House (51 - 46)
Feb. 19, 2025 WI AB 3 Requires Cursive Instruction be Taught in State School Curriculum Bill Passed - House (51 - 46)
Feb. 19, 2025 SD HB 1132 Establishes Eligibility for Child Care Employees in the Child Care Assistance Program Bill Passed - House (39 - 31)
Feb. 19, 2025 SD HB 1259 Prohibits Unauthorized Access to Certain Multi-Occupancy Restrooms Bill Passed - House (49 - 21)
Feb. 19, 2025 WI AB 1 Establishes Regulations Over School Test Scores Bill Passed - House (54 - 44)
Feb. 19, 2025 WI AB 1 Establishes Regulations Over School Test Scores Bill Passed - House (54 - 44)
Feb. 19, 2025 WI AB 2 Requires School Districts to Adopt Cell Phone Ban Policies Bill Passed - House (53 - 45)
Feb. 19, 2025 WI AB 5 Requires School Districts to Comply with Requests Within 14 days Bill Passed - House (54 - 43)
Feb. 19, 2025 WI AB 5 Requires School Districts to Comply with Requests Within 14 days Bill Passed - House (54 - 43)
Feb. 19, 2025 WI AB 4 Requires Civics Instruction in Grades K-12 Bill Passed - House (52 - 46)
Feb. 18, 2025 SD HB 1180 Requires School Board Candidates Disclose Their Party Affiliation When They Declare Candidacy Bill Failed - House (31 - 39)
Feb. 18, 2025 AL HB 188 Establishes Scholarship for Dependents of Alabama Law Enforcement Bill Passed - House (101 - 0)
Feb. 18, 2025 SD HB 1222 Authorizes Concealed Carry Permit Holders to Keep Their Firearm Inside a Motor Vehicle While on School Property Bill Passed - House (64 - 5)
Feb. 18, 2025 SD HB 1193 Rescinds the South Dakota Board of Regents' Requirement for First and Second-Year Students to Live on Campus and Purchase a Meal Plan Bill Failed - House (28 - 42)
Feb. 18, 2025 CO HB 25-1041 Authorizes Public Universities to Pay Student Athletes for Their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Bill Passed - House (59 - 5)
Feb. 14, 2025 MD HB 161 Establishes Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity as its Own Section in the Family Life and Human Sexuality Category Bill Passed - House (95 - 39)
Feb. 13, 2025 ND HB 1590 Establishes a Pilot Program for Education Savings Accounts Bill Failed - House (47 - 40)
Feb. 13, 2025 ND HB 1607 Authorizes Educational Spending Debit Cards to Parents of Public, Private and Homeschooled Students Bill Failed - House (16 - 71)
Feb. 12, 2025 VA SB 1182 Authorizes Public Universities to Ban Firearms and Explosive Materials in Their Buildings Bill Passed - House (50 - 46)
Feb. 12, 2025 MS HB 1432 Authorizes Charter Schools in Mississippi to be Located Within C-Rated School Districts Bill Passed - House (60 - 49)
Date No. Title Outcome
3/03 HB 1256 Extends the Construction Industries Board's Ability to Collaborate with Educational Institutions and Trade Programs Bill Passed - House (90 - 4)
3/03 HB 1256 Extends the Construction Industries Board's Ability to Collaborate with Educational Institutions and Trade Programs Bill Passed - House (90 - 4)
3/03 HF 12 Prohibits Transgender Athletes from Participating in Girls Sports Teams Bill Failed - House (66 - 67)
3/03 H 239 Requires Parents Give Permission for Their Children to Receive Education on Human Sexuality Bill Passed - House (58 - 12)
3/01 HB 89 Amends the Graduate Scholarship Act to Prioritize New Mexico Residents who are Students with the Greatest Financial Need and from Groups Underrepresented in Graduate Education Bill Passed - House (40 - 25)
3/01 HB 89 Amends the Graduate Scholarship Act to Prioritize New Mexico Residents who are Students with the Greatest Financial Need and from Groups Underrepresented in Graduate Education Bill Passed - House (40 - 25)
2/28 H 331 Establishes a State Credit Enhancement Program Meant to Lower Interest Rates for Charter Schools Bill Passed - House (68 - 0)
2/27 HB 199 Repeals the State School Voucher Program Income Limit and Increases Payments to $7,000 Concurrence Vote Passed - House (42 - 19)
2/27 SB 219 Requires Schools to Take Cash as Payment for School Events Bill Passed - House (36 - 34)
2/27 S 62 Establishes a State Education Scholarship Trust Fund to Authorize Private School Tuition Payments Bill Passed - House (80 - 32)
2/27 S 62 Establishes a State Education Scholarship Trust Fund to Authorize Private School Tuition Payments Bill Passed - House (80 - 32)
2/27 H 243 Authorizes Child Care Facilities to Determine Their Own Child-to-Staff Ratio Bill Passed - House (54 - 15)
2/26 SF 62 Requires Students to Utilize Bathrooms Based on Sex at Birth Bill Passed - House (51 - 6)
2/25 H 5162 Requires Feedback from SurveyWorks be Incorporated into State Assessments of Schools Bill Passed - House (62 - 10)
2/25 H 5162 Requires Feedback from SurveyWorks be Incorporated into State Assessments of Schools Bill Passed - House (62 - 10)
2/25 HB 1540 Appropriates Funding from the State's General Budget for Education Savings Account Programs Bill Passed - House (51 - 39)
2/24 HB 1600 Establishes an Immigration-Focused Law Clinic at the University of North Dakota Bill Passed - House (67 - 25)
2/24 HB 2164 Prohibits Certain Ultra-Processed Foods and Dyes from Public School Meals Bill Passed - House (59 - 0)
2/22 HB 252 Appropriates $100 Million to Raise Starting Teacher Pay Bill Passed - House (88 - 9)
2/22 HB 252 Appropriates $100 Million to Raise Starting Teacher Pay Bill Passed - House (88 - 9)
2/22 HB 24 Amends the Community Governance Attorney and Conditional Tuition Waiver Program in New Mexico Bill Passed - House (61 - 1)
2/22 HB 24 Amends the Community Governance Attorney and Conditional Tuition Waiver Program in New Mexico Bill Passed - House (61 - 1)
2/21 HB 77 Authorizes a Select Few Flags to be Displayed Inside of Public Classrooms Bill Passed - House (49 - 20)
2/21 HB 400 Prohibits Discipline Against Students who Refuse to Use Peers' Preferred Names or Pronouns Bill Passed - House (56 - 42)
2/21 HB 380 Authorizes the Sale of Contraceptives and Condoms in School Vending Machines Bill Passed - House (89 - 41)
2/20 SB 905 Establishes the Internet Safety Advisory Council Bill Passed - House (78 - 18)
2/20 SB 908 Increases Protections and Support Against Cyberbullying Bill Passed - House (90 - 7)
2/20 HB 2033 Establishes Additional Programs and Services for Approved At-Risk Educational Programs Bill Passed - House (89 - 32)
2/20 HB 1239 Repeals an Exemption Shielding Libraries, Schools, Universities, Museums and Their Employees from Prosecution Bill Passed - House (38 - 32)
2/20 HB 2033 Establishes Additional Programs and Services for Approved At-Risk Educational Programs Bill Passed - House (89 - 32)
2/19 AB 3 Requires Cursive Instruction be Taught in State School Curriculum Bill Passed - House (51 - 46)
2/19 AB 3 Requires Cursive Instruction be Taught in State School Curriculum Bill Passed - House (51 - 46)
2/19 HB 1132 Establishes Eligibility for Child Care Employees in the Child Care Assistance Program Bill Passed - House (39 - 31)
2/19 HB 1259 Prohibits Unauthorized Access to Certain Multi-Occupancy Restrooms Bill Passed - House (49 - 21)
2/19 AB 1 Establishes Regulations Over School Test Scores Bill Passed - House (54 - 44)
2/19 AB 1 Establishes Regulations Over School Test Scores Bill Passed - House (54 - 44)
2/19 AB 2 Requires School Districts to Adopt Cell Phone Ban Policies Bill Passed - House (53 - 45)
2/19 AB 5 Requires School Districts to Comply with Requests Within 14 days Bill Passed - House (54 - 43)
2/19 AB 5 Requires School Districts to Comply with Requests Within 14 days Bill Passed - House (54 - 43)
2/19 AB 4 Requires Civics Instruction in Grades K-12 Bill Passed - House (52 - 46)
2/18 HB 1180 Requires School Board Candidates Disclose Their Party Affiliation When They Declare Candidacy Bill Failed - House (31 - 39)
2/18 HB 188 Establishes Scholarship for Dependents of Alabama Law Enforcement Bill Passed - House (101 - 0)
2/18 HB 1222 Authorizes Concealed Carry Permit Holders to Keep Their Firearm Inside a Motor Vehicle While on School Property Bill Passed - House (64 - 5)
2/18 HB 1193 Rescinds the South Dakota Board of Regents' Requirement for First and Second-Year Students to Live on Campus and Purchase a Meal Plan Bill Failed - House (28 - 42)
2/18 HB 25-1041 Authorizes Public Universities to Pay Student Athletes for Their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Bill Passed - House (59 - 5)
2/14 HB 161 Establishes Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity as its Own Section in the Family Life and Human Sexuality Category Bill Passed - House (95 - 39)
2/13 HB 1590 Establishes a Pilot Program for Education Savings Accounts Bill Failed - House (47 - 40)
2/13 HB 1607 Authorizes Educational Spending Debit Cards to Parents of Public, Private and Homeschooled Students Bill Failed - House (16 - 71)
2/12 SB 1182 Authorizes Public Universities to Ban Firearms and Explosive Materials in Their Buildings Bill Passed - House (50 - 46)
2/12 HB 1432 Authorizes Charter Schools in Mississippi to be Located Within C-Rated School Districts Bill Passed - House (60 - 49)
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