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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
Feb. 25, 2026 UT SB 69 Prohibits Phone Usage During School Hours Bill Passed - House (46 - 21)
Feb. 24, 2026 AL SB 149 Authorizes the Board of Education to Distribute Temporary Teaching Certificates to Veterans Bill Passed - House (102 - 1)
Feb. 24, 2026 GA HB 1023 Requires Weapon Detectors at Main Entrances of Schools Bill Passed - House (151 - 11)
Feb. 24, 2026 GA HB 1009 Prohibits Students in Grades 9-12 From Accessing Their Cellphones During School Bill Passed - House (145 - 20)
Feb. 24, 2026 GA HB 1193 Authorizes Literacy Coaches for K-3rd Grade Bill Passed - House (170 - 2)
Feb. 24, 2026 GA HB 1193 Authorizes Literacy Coaches for K-3rd Grade Bill Passed - House (170 - 2)
Feb. 24, 2026 IA HF 2242 Prohibits State Universities From Raising Tuition for In-State Undergraduates Through 2031 Bill Passed - House (86 - 5)
Feb. 19, 2026 NH HB 1792 Prohibits the Instruction of Critical Race Theory and LGBTQ+ Issues in Schools "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (184 - 164)
Feb. 17, 2026 VA HB 1385 Amends Regulations on the Appointment of Members of the Virginia Commission on Higher Education Board Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
Feb. 17, 2026 KY HB 490 Authorizes University Boards of Regents to Dismiss Faculty for Financial Reasons Bill Passed - House (72 - 21)
Feb. 17, 2026 FL HB 1073 Authorizes School Board Members Access to All School District Documents Bill Passed - House (96 - 10)
Feb. 17, 2026 FL HB 1073 Authorizes School Board Members Access to All School District Documents Bill Passed - House (96 - 10)
Feb. 16, 2026 VA SB 272 Prohibits the Possession of a Firearm in Certain Public Buildings Bill Passed - House (63 - 35)
Feb. 12, 2026 TN HB 47 Authorizes the Ten Commandments and Certain Historical Documents to be Displayed in Schools Bill Passed - House (75 - 17)
Feb. 11, 2026 NY S 9155 Restricts the Location of Retail Adult-Use Dispensaries Based on Proximity to Schools and Churches Bill Passed - House (91 - 50)
Feb. 10, 2026 SD HB 1201 Authorizes the Use of Bingo Games, Lotteries, and Pull-Tab Devices by Booster Clubs Bill Passed - House (39 - 27)
Feb. 5, 2026 VA HB 626 Limits Exemptions from Firearm Bans on College Campuses Bill Passed - House (63 - 35)
Jan. 28, 2026 MI SB 495 Requires Schools to Establish Protocols for Authorized Cellphone Use During Emergencies Bill Passed - House (100 - 3)
Jan. 27, 2026 WV HB 4002 Establishes the West Virginia Collaboratory to Study State Policy Needs Bill Passed - House (76 - 12)
Jan. 22, 2026 National HR 6359 Pregnant Students' Rights Act Bill Passed - House (217 - 211)
Jan. 15, 2026 MS HB 2 Authorizes Money From the State Education Fund to be Used for Private School Expenses Bill Passed - House (61 - 59)
Jan. 15, 2026 MS HB 2 Authorizes Money From the State Education Fund to be Used for Private School Expenses Bill Passed - House (61 - 59)
Jan. 7, 2026 NH SB 33 Restricts Learning Materials Authorized for Use by Students in Public School Districts "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (181 - 157)
Jan. 7, 2026 NH SB 33 Restricts Learning Materials Authorized for Use by Students in Public School Districts "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (181 - 157)
Dec. 17, 2025 PA HB 1663 Establishes the Pennsylvania Children's Literacy Program Bill Passed - House (116 - 87)
Dec. 9, 2025 National S 356 Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025 Bill Passed - House (399 - 5)
Dec. 9, 2025 National S 356 Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025 Bill Passed - House (399 - 5)
Dec. 4, 2025 National HR 1049 Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act Bill Passed - House (247 - 166)
Dec. 4, 2025 National HR 1069 Promoting Responsible Oversight To Eliminate Communist Teachings (PROTECT) Our Kids Act Bill Passed - House (247 - 164)
Dec. 3, 2025 National HR 1005 Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems (CLASS) Act Bill Passed - House (242 - 176)
Nov. 19, 2025 OH HB 129 Establishes Emergency Substitutes and Levies in the Calculation of a Public School District's Millage Floor Concurrence Vote Passed - House (81 - 8)
Nov. 19, 2025 OH HB 309 Amends the Tax Code to Expand the Authority of the County Budget Commission to Modify Levies and Reduce a Taxing Unit's Millage Concurrence Vote Passed - House (64 - 25)
Nov. 19, 2025 OH HB 184 Establishes Limitations on Intercollegiate Athlete Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Contracts and Amends Appropriations and Regulations for the State Budget Concurrence Vote Passed - House (83 - 5)
Nov. 19, 2025 OH HB 114 Establishes Consistent Statewide Age Requirements for Kindergarten Enrollment Concurrence Vote Passed - House (87 - 0)
Nov. 19, 2025 WI AB 614 Establishes Legal Authorization for Teachers to Take Certain Actions to Maintain Order in Their Classroom Bill Passed - House (54 - 43)
Nov. 19, 2025 WI AB 613 Requires Principals to Provide Written Notification to Parents if Their Student is Removed From Class Bill Passed - House (54 - 43)
Nov. 19, 2025 WI AB 614 Establishes Legal Authorization for Teachers to Take Certain Actions to Maintain Order in Their Classroom Bill Passed - House (54 - 43)
Nov. 19, 2025 WI AB 644 Increases State Aid for Schools that Consolidate in 2027-2029 Bill Passed - House (53 - 44)
Nov. 19, 2025 WI AB 644 Increases State Aid for Schools that Consolidate in 2027-2029 Bill Passed - House (53 - 44)
Nov. 19, 2025 WI AB 646 Requires a Study of Wisconsin's School Districts for Potential Consolidation Bill Passed - House (54 - 43)
Nov. 19, 2025 WI AB 646 Requires a Study of Wisconsin's School Districts for Potential Consolidation Bill Passed - House (54 - 43)
Nov. 19, 2025 WI AB 647 Establishes a Four-Year Grant Program for School Districts that Enter Into a Sharing Agreement to Educate Students at One Location Bill Passed - House (54 - 43)
Nov. 19, 2025 WI AB 647 Establishes a Four-Year Grant Program for School Districts that Enter Into a Sharing Agreement to Educate Students at One Location Bill Passed - House (54 - 43)
Nov. 19, 2025 WI AB 648 Establishes Supplemental State Aid for Consolidated School Districts to Address Differences in Levies When Districts Merge Bill Passed - House (54 - 43)
Nov. 19, 2025 WI AB 648 Establishes Supplemental State Aid for Consolidated School Districts to Address Differences in Levies When Districts Merge Bill Passed - House (54 - 43)
Nov. 19, 2025 WI AB 649 Appropriates Funds for the School Consolidation Bill Package Bill Passed - House (54 - 43)
Nov. 19, 2025 WI AB 649 Appropriates Funds for the School Consolidation Bill Package Bill Passed - House (54 - 43)
Nov. 19, 2025 WI AB 602 Requires the Governor to Opt-In to the Federal School Choice Tax Credit Program Bill Passed - House (54 - 44)
Nov. 19, 2025 WI AB 613 Requires Principals to Provide Written Notification to Parents if Their Student is Removed From Class Bill Passed - House (54 - 43)
Nov. 19, 2025 OH HB 486 Authorizes Public Schools and Universities to Teach the Impacts of Judeo-Christian Religion on American History Bill Passed - House (62 - 27)
Date No. Title Outcome
2/25 SB 69 Prohibits Phone Usage During School Hours Bill Passed - House (46 - 21)
2/24 SB 149 Authorizes the Board of Education to Distribute Temporary Teaching Certificates to Veterans Bill Passed - House (102 - 1)
2/24 HB 1023 Requires Weapon Detectors at Main Entrances of Schools Bill Passed - House (151 - 11)
2/24 HB 1009 Prohibits Students in Grades 9-12 From Accessing Their Cellphones During School Bill Passed - House (145 - 20)
2/24 HB 1193 Authorizes Literacy Coaches for K-3rd Grade Bill Passed - House (170 - 2)
2/24 HB 1193 Authorizes Literacy Coaches for K-3rd Grade Bill Passed - House (170 - 2)
2/24 HF 2242 Prohibits State Universities From Raising Tuition for In-State Undergraduates Through 2031 Bill Passed - House (86 - 5)
2/19 HB 1792 Prohibits the Instruction of Critical Race Theory and LGBTQ+ Issues in Schools "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (184 - 164)
2/17 HB 1385 Amends Regulations on the Appointment of Members of the Virginia Commission on Higher Education Board Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
2/17 HB 490 Authorizes University Boards of Regents to Dismiss Faculty for Financial Reasons Bill Passed - House (72 - 21)
2/17 HB 1073 Authorizes School Board Members Access to All School District Documents Bill Passed - House (96 - 10)
2/17 HB 1073 Authorizes School Board Members Access to All School District Documents Bill Passed - House (96 - 10)
2/16 SB 272 Prohibits the Possession of a Firearm in Certain Public Buildings Bill Passed - House (63 - 35)
2/12 HB 47 Authorizes the Ten Commandments and Certain Historical Documents to be Displayed in Schools Bill Passed - House (75 - 17)
2/11 S 9155 Restricts the Location of Retail Adult-Use Dispensaries Based on Proximity to Schools and Churches Bill Passed - House (91 - 50)
2/10 HB 1201 Authorizes the Use of Bingo Games, Lotteries, and Pull-Tab Devices by Booster Clubs Bill Passed - House (39 - 27)
2/05 HB 626 Limits Exemptions from Firearm Bans on College Campuses Bill Passed - House (63 - 35)
1/28 SB 495 Requires Schools to Establish Protocols for Authorized Cellphone Use During Emergencies Bill Passed - House (100 - 3)
1/27 HB 4002 Establishes the West Virginia Collaboratory to Study State Policy Needs Bill Passed - House (76 - 12)
1/22 HR 6359 Pregnant Students' Rights Act Bill Passed - House (217 - 211)
1/15 HB 2 Authorizes Money From the State Education Fund to be Used for Private School Expenses Bill Passed - House (61 - 59)
1/15 HB 2 Authorizes Money From the State Education Fund to be Used for Private School Expenses Bill Passed - House (61 - 59)
1/07 SB 33 Restricts Learning Materials Authorized for Use by Students in Public School Districts "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (181 - 157)
1/07 SB 33 Restricts Learning Materials Authorized for Use by Students in Public School Districts "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (181 - 157)
12/17 HB 1663 Establishes the Pennsylvania Children's Literacy Program Bill Passed - House (116 - 87)
12/09 S 356 Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025 Bill Passed - House (399 - 5)
12/09 S 356 Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025 Bill Passed - House (399 - 5)
12/04 HR 1049 Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act Bill Passed - House (247 - 166)
12/04 HR 1069 Promoting Responsible Oversight To Eliminate Communist Teachings (PROTECT) Our Kids Act Bill Passed - House (247 - 164)
12/03 HR 1005 Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems (CLASS) Act Bill Passed - House (242 - 176)
11/19 HB 129 Establishes Emergency Substitutes and Levies in the Calculation of a Public School District's Millage Floor Concurrence Vote Passed - House (81 - 8)
11/19 HB 309 Amends the Tax Code to Expand the Authority of the County Budget Commission to Modify Levies and Reduce a Taxing Unit's Millage Concurrence Vote Passed - House (64 - 25)
11/19 HB 184 Establishes Limitations on Intercollegiate Athlete Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Contracts and Amends Appropriations and Regulations for the State Budget Concurrence Vote Passed - House (83 - 5)
11/19 HB 114 Establishes Consistent Statewide Age Requirements for Kindergarten Enrollment Concurrence Vote Passed - House (87 - 0)
11/19 AB 614 Establishes Legal Authorization for Teachers to Take Certain Actions to Maintain Order in Their Classroom Bill Passed - House (54 - 43)
11/19 AB 613 Requires Principals to Provide Written Notification to Parents if Their Student is Removed From Class Bill Passed - House (54 - 43)
11/19 AB 614 Establishes Legal Authorization for Teachers to Take Certain Actions to Maintain Order in Their Classroom Bill Passed - House (54 - 43)
11/19 AB 644 Increases State Aid for Schools that Consolidate in 2027-2029 Bill Passed - House (53 - 44)
11/19 AB 644 Increases State Aid for Schools that Consolidate in 2027-2029 Bill Passed - House (53 - 44)
11/19 AB 646 Requires a Study of Wisconsin's School Districts for Potential Consolidation Bill Passed - House (54 - 43)
11/19 AB 646 Requires a Study of Wisconsin's School Districts for Potential Consolidation Bill Passed - House (54 - 43)
11/19 AB 647 Establishes a Four-Year Grant Program for School Districts that Enter Into a Sharing Agreement to Educate Students at One Location Bill Passed - House (54 - 43)
11/19 AB 647 Establishes a Four-Year Grant Program for School Districts that Enter Into a Sharing Agreement to Educate Students at One Location Bill Passed - House (54 - 43)
11/19 AB 648 Establishes Supplemental State Aid for Consolidated School Districts to Address Differences in Levies When Districts Merge Bill Passed - House (54 - 43)
11/19 AB 648 Establishes Supplemental State Aid for Consolidated School Districts to Address Differences in Levies When Districts Merge Bill Passed - House (54 - 43)
11/19 AB 649 Appropriates Funds for the School Consolidation Bill Package Bill Passed - House (54 - 43)
11/19 AB 649 Appropriates Funds for the School Consolidation Bill Package Bill Passed - House (54 - 43)
11/19 AB 602 Requires the Governor to Opt-In to the Federal School Choice Tax Credit Program Bill Passed - House (54 - 44)
11/19 AB 613 Requires Principals to Provide Written Notification to Parents if Their Student is Removed From Class Bill Passed - House (54 - 43)
11/19 HB 486 Authorizes Public Schools and Universities to Teach the Impacts of Judeo-Christian Religion on American History Bill Passed - House (62 - 27)
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