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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
March 21, 2022 TN HB 2670 Prohibits Teaching of Certain Concepts Relating to Race, Sex, or Religion Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 5)
March 17, 2022 KY HB 121 Requires School Boards Provide 15 Minutes for Public Comment During Meetings Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 10)
March 15, 2022 ID S 1390 Appropriates Funds for Education Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 10)
March 15, 2022 GA SB 588 Requires All Meetings of Local Boards of Education to be Open to the Public Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 20)
March 15, 2022 GA SB 601 Establishes a $6,000 Promise Scholarship Bill Failed - Senate (20 - 29)
March 14, 2022 AZ SB 1211 Requires Increased Transparency from Public Schools Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13)
March 12, 2022 WV SB 268 Authorizes the Operation of Microschools of Unlimited Size Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 12)
March 11, 2022 GA SB 377 Prohibits Teaching "Divisive Concepts" Such as Systematic Racism Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 20)
March 10, 2022 WA HB 1736 Establishes a State Student Loan Program (27 - 21)
March 9, 2022 NC SB 173 Repeals the Mask Mandate for Public Schools Veto Override Failed - Senate (27 - 22)
March 9, 2022 IN HB 1251 Authorizes School Departments and Corporations to Hire Non-Union Employees Conference Report Adopted - Senate (33 - 17)
March 9, 2022 ME LD 1893 Prohibits Colleges and Universities from Controlling the Use of Student Athletes' Likenesses "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (31 - 0)
March 9, 2022 OK SB 615 Requires Transgender Students to Use Restroom of Sex Assigned at Birth Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 7)
March 9, 2022 OK SB 615 Requires Transgender Students to Use Restroom of Sex Assigned at Birth Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 7)
March 8, 2022 WI AB 966 Establishes Milwaukee Public Schools Redistricting and Implementation Commission Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (19 - 12)
March 8, 2022 WI AB 966 Establishes Milwaukee Public Schools Redistricting and Implementation Commission Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (19 - 12)
March 8, 2022 SD SB 117 Repeals Sales Tax on Food Nonconcurrence Vote Passed - Senate (22 - 9)
March 8, 2022 WI AB 963 Specifies Rights of Parents Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (19 - 12)
March 8, 2022 WI AB 963 Specifies Rights of Parents Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (19 - 12)
March 8, 2022 VA HB 127 Prohibits Governor's School's from Using Race as a Factor in the Admissions Process Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 13)
March 8, 2022 FL HB 1557 Limits Classroom Discussions of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 17)
March 8, 2022 WI AB 995 Amends School Mask Mandates and In-Person Learning Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 11)
March 8, 2022 FL HB 1557 Limits Classroom Discussions of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 17)
March 8, 2022 OK SB 1623 Establishes the Learn Everywhere Act to Extend Learning Opportunities to Students Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 8)
March 8, 2022 OK SB 1623 Establishes the Learn Everywhere Act to Extend Learning Opportunities to Students Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 8)
March 7, 2022 MS HB 1388 Establishes the Comprehensive Career and Technical Education Reform Act Bill Passed - Senate (52 - 0)
March 7, 2022 SD HB 1012 Prohibits Teaching "Divisive" Topics at Public Universities Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 8)
March 7, 2022 SD HB 1012 Prohibits Teaching "Divisive" Topics at Public Universities Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 8)
March 5, 2022 FL HB 45 Rescinds Tuition Fees for Disabled Veterans Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
March 4, 2022 UT HCR 16 Amends School Uniform Policies to Accommodate Religious Freedom Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (27 - 0)
March 3, 2022 UT SB 62 Amends Special Needs Opportunity Scholarship Program Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (17 - 11)
March 3, 2022 UT SB 428 Requires Schools to Adopt Anti-Bullying and Anti-Discrimination Policies Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 10)
March 3, 2022 UT HB 346 Appropriates Funding for Independence in Foreign Language Education Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 0)
March 3, 2022 FL HB 1421 Establishes New Policies and Commissions on School Safety Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
March 3, 2022 FL HB 1421 Establishes New Policies and Commissions on School Safety Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
March 3, 2022 OR HB 4030 Establishes New Policies and Regulations Regarding Teachers and Education Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 2)
March 3, 2022 MN SF 2575 Expands Requirements Regarding Parental Curriculum Review Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 30)
March 3, 2022 MN SF 2575 Expands Requirements Regarding Parental Curriculum Review Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 30)
March 2, 2022 IA HF 2416 Requires Student Athletes to Join Teams Based on Sex Assigned at Birth Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 17)
March 2, 2022 FL HB 395 Establishes a "Victims of Communism" Day in Public Schools Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
March 2, 2022 WV SB 498 Prohibits the Teaching of Critical Race Theory Concepts in Public Schools Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
March 1, 2022 IN HB 1130 Requires Schools to Offer an Oral Public Comment Period Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 11)
March 1, 2022 IN HB 1190 Authorizes Free Speech Zones on College Campuses Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 0)
March 1, 2022 IN HB 1041 Prohibits Transgender Girls from Playing on Female Sports Teams Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 18)
March 1, 2022 OR SB 1522 Amends Provisions Relating to College Tuition Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 4)
March 1, 2022 OR SB 1522 Amends Provisions Relating to College Tuition Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 4)
March 1, 2022 OR SB 1545 Expands Workforce Development and Diversity Initiatives Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 3)
Feb. 24, 2022 GA SB 435 Prohibits Transgender Students Participation in Sports Teams Matching Their Gender Identity Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 22)
Feb. 24, 2022 KY SB 138 Limits Topics of Discussion in Schools Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 8)
Feb. 24, 2022 KY SB 138 Limits Topics of Discussion in Schools Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 8)
Feb. 24, 2022 MO SB 672 Expands the Fast Track Scholarship Grant Program by 7 Years Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 8)
Feb. 23, 2022 FL SB 896 Authorizes Veterans to List Military Experience in Place of Higher Education on Teaching Certificate Applications Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
Feb. 23, 2022 WY SF 103 Limits the Teaching of Critical Race Theory in K-12 Public Schools Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 4)
Feb. 23, 2022 WY SF 51 Prohibits Transgender Girls from Playing on Female Sports Teams Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 4)
Feb. 22, 2022 WI AB 884 Classifies Courses on U.S. Constitution as Diversity, Ethnic Studies Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
Feb. 21, 2022 VA HB 4 Requires School Principals to Report Student Misdemeanors to Law Enforcement Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 13)
Feb. 21, 2022 VA HB 4 Requires School Principals to Report Student Misdemeanors to Law Enforcement Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 13)
Feb. 21, 2022 AZ HCR 2039 Repeals the School Spending Cap Mandate in the State Constitution Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (23 - 6)
Feb. 16, 2022 AK SB 72 Amends Civics Curriculum and Assessment Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 1)
Feb. 16, 2022 AK SB 72 Amends Civics Curriculum and Assessment Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 1)
Feb. 15, 2022 WI AB 495 Authorizes Licensed Carriage of Firearms on School Grounds Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 12)
Feb. 15, 2022 AL SB 116 Authorizes the Children of Military Members to Enroll in Public School Prior to State Residency Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 0)
Feb. 15, 2022 AL SB 119 Expands the G.I. Dependent Scholarship Program Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 0)
Feb. 14, 2022 WV SB 509 Specifies Teachers' Paid Time Off Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15)
Feb. 14, 2022 WV SB 509 Specifies Teachers' Paid Time Off Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15)
Feb. 14, 2022 CO SB 22-003 Expands Community College Nursing Programs Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 0)
Feb. 13, 2022 NM SB 140 Expands the State's Opportunity Scholarship Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 6)
Feb. 10, 2022 FL SB 520 Exempts University President Applicants from Public Records Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 11)
Feb. 10, 2022 OR SB 1521 Limits School Districts' Ability to Fire Superintendents Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 7)
Feb. 10, 2022 GA SB 458 Amends Description of Richmond County School Board Districts Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 22)
Feb. 10, 2022 GA SB 458 Amends Description of Richmond County School Board Districts Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 22)
Feb. 10, 2022 OR SB 1521 Limits School Districts' Ability to Fire Superintendents Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 7)
Feb. 9, 2022 VA SB 739 Prohibits Mask Mandates at Schools Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 17)
Feb. 9, 2022 VA SB 656 Requires Schools Notify Parents of Sexually Explicit Instructional Content Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 18)
Feb. 9, 2022 VA SB 656 Requires Schools Notify Parents of Sexually Explicit Instructional Content Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 18)
Date No. Title Outcome
3/21 HB 2670 Prohibits Teaching of Certain Concepts Relating to Race, Sex, or Religion Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 5)
3/17 HB 121 Requires School Boards Provide 15 Minutes for Public Comment During Meetings Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 10)
3/15 S 1390 Appropriates Funds for Education Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 10)
3/15 SB 588 Requires All Meetings of Local Boards of Education to be Open to the Public Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 20)
3/15 SB 601 Establishes a $6,000 Promise Scholarship Bill Failed - Senate (20 - 29)
3/14 SB 1211 Requires Increased Transparency from Public Schools Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13)
3/12 SB 268 Authorizes the Operation of Microschools of Unlimited Size Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 12)
3/11 SB 377 Prohibits Teaching "Divisive Concepts" Such as Systematic Racism Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 20)
3/10 HB 1736 Establishes a State Student Loan Program (27 - 21)
3/09 SB 173 Repeals the Mask Mandate for Public Schools Veto Override Failed - Senate (27 - 22)
3/09 HB 1251 Authorizes School Departments and Corporations to Hire Non-Union Employees Conference Report Adopted - Senate (33 - 17)
3/09 LD 1893 Prohibits Colleges and Universities from Controlling the Use of Student Athletes' Likenesses "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (31 - 0)
3/09 SB 615 Requires Transgender Students to Use Restroom of Sex Assigned at Birth Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 7)
3/09 SB 615 Requires Transgender Students to Use Restroom of Sex Assigned at Birth Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 7)
3/08 AB 966 Establishes Milwaukee Public Schools Redistricting and Implementation Commission Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (19 - 12)
3/08 AB 966 Establishes Milwaukee Public Schools Redistricting and Implementation Commission Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (19 - 12)
3/08 SB 117 Repeals Sales Tax on Food Nonconcurrence Vote Passed - Senate (22 - 9)
3/08 AB 963 Specifies Rights of Parents Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (19 - 12)
3/08 AB 963 Specifies Rights of Parents Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (19 - 12)
3/08 HB 127 Prohibits Governor's School's from Using Race as a Factor in the Admissions Process Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 13)
3/08 HB 1557 Limits Classroom Discussions of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 17)
3/08 AB 995 Amends School Mask Mandates and In-Person Learning Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 11)
3/08 HB 1557 Limits Classroom Discussions of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 17)
3/08 SB 1623 Establishes the Learn Everywhere Act to Extend Learning Opportunities to Students Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 8)
3/08 SB 1623 Establishes the Learn Everywhere Act to Extend Learning Opportunities to Students Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 8)
3/07 HB 1388 Establishes the Comprehensive Career and Technical Education Reform Act Bill Passed - Senate (52 - 0)
3/07 HB 1012 Prohibits Teaching "Divisive" Topics at Public Universities Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 8)
3/07 HB 1012 Prohibits Teaching "Divisive" Topics at Public Universities Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 8)
3/05 HB 45 Rescinds Tuition Fees for Disabled Veterans Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
3/04 HCR 16 Amends School Uniform Policies to Accommodate Religious Freedom Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (27 - 0)
3/03 SB 62 Amends Special Needs Opportunity Scholarship Program Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (17 - 11)
3/03 SB 428 Requires Schools to Adopt Anti-Bullying and Anti-Discrimination Policies Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 10)
3/03 HB 346 Appropriates Funding for Independence in Foreign Language Education Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 0)
3/03 HB 1421 Establishes New Policies and Commissions on School Safety Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
3/03 HB 1421 Establishes New Policies and Commissions on School Safety Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
3/03 HB 4030 Establishes New Policies and Regulations Regarding Teachers and Education Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 2)
3/03 SF 2575 Expands Requirements Regarding Parental Curriculum Review Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 30)
3/03 SF 2575 Expands Requirements Regarding Parental Curriculum Review Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 30)
3/02 HF 2416 Requires Student Athletes to Join Teams Based on Sex Assigned at Birth Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 17)
3/02 HB 395 Establishes a "Victims of Communism" Day in Public Schools Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
3/02 SB 498 Prohibits the Teaching of Critical Race Theory Concepts in Public Schools Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
3/01 HB 1130 Requires Schools to Offer an Oral Public Comment Period Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 11)
3/01 HB 1190 Authorizes Free Speech Zones on College Campuses Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 0)
3/01 HB 1041 Prohibits Transgender Girls from Playing on Female Sports Teams Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 18)
3/01 SB 1522 Amends Provisions Relating to College Tuition Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 4)
3/01 SB 1522 Amends Provisions Relating to College Tuition Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 4)
3/01 SB 1545 Expands Workforce Development and Diversity Initiatives Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 3)
2/24 SB 435 Prohibits Transgender Students Participation in Sports Teams Matching Their Gender Identity Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 22)
2/24 SB 138 Limits Topics of Discussion in Schools Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 8)
2/24 SB 138 Limits Topics of Discussion in Schools Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 8)
2/24 SB 672 Expands the Fast Track Scholarship Grant Program by 7 Years Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 8)
2/23 SB 896 Authorizes Veterans to List Military Experience in Place of Higher Education on Teaching Certificate Applications Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
2/23 SF 103 Limits the Teaching of Critical Race Theory in K-12 Public Schools Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 4)
2/23 SF 51 Prohibits Transgender Girls from Playing on Female Sports Teams Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 4)
2/22 AB 884 Classifies Courses on U.S. Constitution as Diversity, Ethnic Studies Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
2/21 HB 4 Requires School Principals to Report Student Misdemeanors to Law Enforcement Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 13)
2/21 HB 4 Requires School Principals to Report Student Misdemeanors to Law Enforcement Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 13)
2/21 HCR 2039 Repeals the School Spending Cap Mandate in the State Constitution Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (23 - 6)
2/16 SB 72 Amends Civics Curriculum and Assessment Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 1)
2/16 SB 72 Amends Civics Curriculum and Assessment Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 1)
2/15 AB 495 Authorizes Licensed Carriage of Firearms on School Grounds Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 12)
2/15 SB 116 Authorizes the Children of Military Members to Enroll in Public School Prior to State Residency Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 0)
2/15 SB 119 Expands the G.I. Dependent Scholarship Program Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 0)
2/14 SB 509 Specifies Teachers' Paid Time Off Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15)
2/14 SB 509 Specifies Teachers' Paid Time Off Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15)
2/14 SB 22-003 Expands Community College Nursing Programs Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 0)
2/13 SB 140 Expands the State's Opportunity Scholarship Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 6)
2/10 SB 520 Exempts University President Applicants from Public Records Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 11)
2/10 SB 1521 Limits School Districts' Ability to Fire Superintendents Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 7)
2/10 SB 458 Amends Description of Richmond County School Board Districts Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 22)
2/10 SB 458 Amends Description of Richmond County School Board Districts Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 22)
2/10 SB 1521 Limits School Districts' Ability to Fire Superintendents Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 7)
2/09 SB 739 Prohibits Mask Mandates at Schools Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 17)
2/09 SB 656 Requires Schools Notify Parents of Sexually Explicit Instructional Content Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 18)
2/09 SB 656 Requires Schools Notify Parents of Sexually Explicit Instructional Content Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 18)
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