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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
June 24, 2023 OR SB 283 Establishes a Statewide System to Track the Education Workforce Bill Passed - House (35 - 13)
June 24, 2023 OR HB 3014 Authorizes Reimbursement of School District Expenses Alternative Transportation Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 1)
June 24, 2023 OR HB 3198 Appropriates $140 Million for the Early Literacy Success Initiative Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 3)
June 23, 2023 OR HB 2618 Requires Department of Education Study Best Methodology for Determining Number of Students for School-Based Health Practitioners Concurrence Vote Passed - House (38 - 15)
June 23, 2023 OR SB 819 Prohibits School Districts From Placing a Student on an Abbreviated or Shortened School Day Without Parental Consent Bill Passed - House (38 - 14)
June 23, 2023 OR HB 5014 Requires Oregon Department of Education Make School District Budget Data More Transparent Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 4)
June 23, 2023 OR HB 3144 Establishes a Statewide Education Plan for Students who are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 4)
June 23, 2023 OR HB 3144 Establishes a Statewide Education Plan for Students who are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 4)
June 23, 2023 OR SB 283 Establishes a Statewide System to Track the Education Workforce Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 3)
June 22, 2023 OR HB 3383 Expands the State Board of Education to Include a Representative for Classified Staff Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 6)
June 22, 2023 OR HB 2656 Requires School Districts Make Available to Students Specified Informational Surveys Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 5)
June 21, 2023 OR HB 2618 Requires Department of Education Study Best Methodology for Determining Number of Students for School-Based Health Practitioners Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 4)
June 21, 2023 OR SB 3 Requires a Half Credit on Higher Education and Career Path Skills and a Half Credit on Finance Education to Earn a High School Diploma Bill Passed - House (42 - 7)
June 21, 2023 OR SB 3 Requires a Half Credit on Higher Education and Career Path Skills and a Half Credit on Finance Education to Earn a High School Diploma Bill Passed - House (42 - 7)
June 21, 2023 OR HB 2281 Requires School Districts Hire a Civil Rights Coordinator Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 7)
June 21, 2023 OH HB 8 Requires Parental Consent for Teachers to Educate on Sexuality-Related Content Bill Passed - House (65 - 29)
June 21, 2023 WI AB 321 Amends Statutes Relating to Reading Instruction and Parent Choice in Schools Bill Passed - House (67 - 27)
June 20, 2023 VT H 217 Appropriates Funding to Increase Access to Expanded Child Care Services Veto Override Passed - Senate (23 - 7)
June 20, 2023 VT H 217 Appropriates Funding to Increase Access to Expanded Child Care Services Veto Override Passed - Senate (23 - 7)
June 20, 2023 VT H 217 Appropriates Funding to Increase Access to Expanded Child Care Services Veto Override Passed - House (116 - 31)
June 20, 2023 VT H 217 Appropriates Funding to Increase Access to Expanded Child Care Services Veto Override Passed - House (116 - 31)
June 14, 2023 SC H 4023 Amends the South Carolina Code of Laws to Renew the First Steps Program Conference Report Adopted - Senate (36 - 0)
June 14, 2023 ME LD 1718 Increases Support for Maines Essential Workers by Increasing Higher Education Program Funding "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (22 - 13)
June 14, 2023 ME LD 52 Authorizes Certain Employees to Carry Firearms on School Property "Ought Not to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (22 - 13)
June 14, 2023 WI SB 330 Increases Per Pupil Payments in Parental Choice Programs and the Special Needs Scholarship Program Bill Passed - House (62 - 31)
June 14, 2023 WI SB 330 Increases Per Pupil Payments in Parental Choice Programs and the Special Needs Scholarship Program Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 9)
June 14, 2023 OR HB 3144 Establishes a Statewide Education Plan for Students who are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Bill Passed - House (50 - 7)
June 14, 2023 OR HB 3144 Establishes a Statewide Education Plan for Students who are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Bill Passed - House (50 - 7)
June 14, 2023 OR HB 2767 Establishes Requirements for Approving Resources for Recovery Schools Bill Passed - House (53 - 4)
June 13, 2023 ME LD 52 Authorizes Certain Employees to Carry Firearms on School Property "Ought Not to Pass" Report Adopted - House (76 - 67)
June 13, 2023 OR HB 5014 Requires Oregon Department of Education Make School District Budget Data More Transparent Bill Passed - House (42 - 16)
June 8, 2023 OR HB 2656 Requires School Districts Make Available to Students Specified Informational Surveys Bill Passed - House (39 - 16)
June 7, 2023 CT HB 5003 Increases Education Funding By Changing Formula for Funding and Removing Tuition Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 11)
June 7, 2023 CT SB 1 Establishes Transparency Requirements in Education Bill Passed - House (104 - 47)
June 7, 2023 CT HB 5003 Increases Education Funding By Changing Formula for Funding and Removing Tuition Bill Passed - House (121 - 30)
June 5, 2023 LA HB 466 Prohibits Classroom Discussion of Gender and Sexual Identity in K-12 Public Schools Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 9)
June 5, 2023 LA HB 182 Prohibits Public and Private Schools from Requiring the COVID-19 Vaccine Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 13)
June 5, 2023 NV AB 400 Authorizes Local Charter Schools and Appropriates Funding for Transportation Costs Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 1)
June 5, 2023 NV AB 400 Authorizes Local Charter Schools and Appropriates Funding for Transportation Costs Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 1)
June 4, 2023 LA HB 205 Authorizes Overtime Pay for Teachers and School Employees Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 1)
June 1, 2023 National H J Res 45 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans". Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (52 - 46)
June 1, 2023 CT SB 1108 Increases Access to Reproductive Healthcare at Public Higher Education Institutions Bill Passed - House (114 - 34)
June 1, 2023 CA AB 252 Require Certain Universities Share Sports Revenue with Student Athletes Bill Passed - House (42 - 15)
June 1, 2023 CT SB 1 Establishes Transparency Requirements in Education Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 12)
May 31, 2023 CA SB 760 Requires there be All-Gender Restrooms in Every School Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 6)
May 31, 2023 CA AB 659 Requires All Students be Vaccinated against HPV Bill Passed - House (59 - 14)
May 28, 2023 TX SB 17 Repeals Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Trainings and Initiatives at State Universities Conference Report Adopted - House (82 - 61)
May 25, 2023 CA SB 252 Requires the State's Teachers and Employee Retirement Fund Divest from Fossil Fuels Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 10)
May 25, 2023 CT SB 1108 Increases Access to Reproductive Healthcare at Public Higher Education Institutions Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 2)
May 24, 2023 OR SB 758 Requires Special Ed. Parents Receive Their Children's Records Without Undue Delay Bill Passed - House (54 - 2)
May 24, 2023 OH HB 27 Requires Higher Education Organizations to Provide Financial Cost and Aid Disclosure Forms Bill Passed - House (88 - 1)
May 24, 2023 OH HB 27 Requires Higher Education Organizations to Provide Financial Cost and Aid Disclosure Forms Bill Passed - House (88 - 1)
May 24, 2023 NE LB 753 Establishes Tax Credits and Matching Funds for Private School Scholarships Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 11)
May 24, 2023 CA SB 447 Authorizes State and Public University Employees to Resume Travel to Previously Restricted States Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 8)
May 24, 2023 National H J Res 45 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans". Joint Resolution Passed - House (218 - 203)
May 23, 2023 OR SB 756 Authorizes Special Education Staff Access to Students Individualized Education Plans Bill Passed - House (38 - 18)
May 23, 2023 OR SB 756 Authorizes Special Education Staff Access to Students Individualized Education Plans Bill Passed - House (38 - 18)
May 22, 2023 OR SB 279 Authorizes Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact Bill Passed - House (55 - 2)
May 22, 2023 OR SB 279 Authorizes Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact Bill Passed - House (55 - 2)
May 22, 2023 LA HB 205 Authorizes Overtime Pay for Teachers and School Employees Bill Passed - House (93 - 4)
May 17, 2023 IL HB 2471 Amends the School Breakfast and Lunch Program Act Concurrence Vote Passed - House (88 - 24)
May 17, 2023 OK HB 2903 Establishes a School Resource Officer Program Bill Passed - House (90 - 9)
May 17, 2023 OH SB 83 Establishes New Rules Concerning Diversity Training, Classroom Bias, and Faculty Strikes Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 10)
May 17, 2023 OH SB 83 Establishes New Rules Concerning Diversity Training, Classroom Bias, and Faculty Strikes Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 10)
May 16, 2023 RI S 71 Appropriates State Funds to Provide for Free School Breakfast and Lunch in All K-12 Public Schools Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 4)
May 16, 2023 ME LD 1389 Establishes a Mobile Learning Lab Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 11)
May 15, 2023 LA SB 194 Prohibits Underage Bar Entry Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 2)
May 13, 2023 AK SB 99 Establishes Financial Literacy Classes in Alaska Public Schools Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 0)
May 13, 2023 AK SB 99 Establishes Financial Literacy Classes in Alaska Public Schools Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 0)
May 12, 2023 MO SB 157 Establishes a Loan Forgiveness Program for Mental Health and Public Health Professionals Conference Report Adopted - House (99 - 51)
May 12, 2023 MO SB 34 Authorizes Schools to Offer Elective Courses on the Bible Bill Passed - House (99 - 45)
May 12, 2023 AK SB 140 Increases Funding for Rural School Internet Access Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 0)
May 12, 2023 AK SB 140 Increases Funding for Rural School Internet Access Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 0)
May 11, 2023 MO SB 186 Establishes a Loan Forgiveness Fund for Police Officers who take Required Training and Work in the State for a Year Conference Report Adopted - House (127 - 5)
May 11, 2023 AK SB 52 Requires the Department of Education and Early Development to Provide Information Relating to Public Schools on an Internet Website and other requirements Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 3)
Date No. Title Outcome
6/24 SB 283 Establishes a Statewide System to Track the Education Workforce Bill Passed - House (35 - 13)
6/24 HB 3014 Authorizes Reimbursement of School District Expenses Alternative Transportation Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 1)
6/24 HB 3198 Appropriates $140 Million for the Early Literacy Success Initiative Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 3)
6/23 HB 2618 Requires Department of Education Study Best Methodology for Determining Number of Students for School-Based Health Practitioners Concurrence Vote Passed - House (38 - 15)
6/23 SB 819 Prohibits School Districts From Placing a Student on an Abbreviated or Shortened School Day Without Parental Consent Bill Passed - House (38 - 14)
6/23 HB 5014 Requires Oregon Department of Education Make School District Budget Data More Transparent Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 4)
6/23 HB 3144 Establishes a Statewide Education Plan for Students who are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 4)
6/23 HB 3144 Establishes a Statewide Education Plan for Students who are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 4)
6/23 SB 283 Establishes a Statewide System to Track the Education Workforce Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 3)
6/22 HB 3383 Expands the State Board of Education to Include a Representative for Classified Staff Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 6)
6/22 HB 2656 Requires School Districts Make Available to Students Specified Informational Surveys Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 5)
6/21 HB 2618 Requires Department of Education Study Best Methodology for Determining Number of Students for School-Based Health Practitioners Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 4)
6/21 SB 3 Requires a Half Credit on Higher Education and Career Path Skills and a Half Credit on Finance Education to Earn a High School Diploma Bill Passed - House (42 - 7)
6/21 SB 3 Requires a Half Credit on Higher Education and Career Path Skills and a Half Credit on Finance Education to Earn a High School Diploma Bill Passed - House (42 - 7)
6/21 HB 2281 Requires School Districts Hire a Civil Rights Coordinator Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 7)
6/21 HB 8 Requires Parental Consent for Teachers to Educate on Sexuality-Related Content Bill Passed - House (65 - 29)
6/21 AB 321 Amends Statutes Relating to Reading Instruction and Parent Choice in Schools Bill Passed - House (67 - 27)
6/20 H 217 Appropriates Funding to Increase Access to Expanded Child Care Services Veto Override Passed - Senate (23 - 7)
6/20 H 217 Appropriates Funding to Increase Access to Expanded Child Care Services Veto Override Passed - Senate (23 - 7)
6/20 H 217 Appropriates Funding to Increase Access to Expanded Child Care Services Veto Override Passed - House (116 - 31)
6/20 H 217 Appropriates Funding to Increase Access to Expanded Child Care Services Veto Override Passed - House (116 - 31)
6/14 H 4023 Amends the South Carolina Code of Laws to Renew the First Steps Program Conference Report Adopted - Senate (36 - 0)
6/14 LD 1718 Increases Support for Maines Essential Workers by Increasing Higher Education Program Funding "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (22 - 13)
6/14 LD 52 Authorizes Certain Employees to Carry Firearms on School Property "Ought Not to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (22 - 13)
6/14 SB 330 Increases Per Pupil Payments in Parental Choice Programs and the Special Needs Scholarship Program Bill Passed - House (62 - 31)
6/14 SB 330 Increases Per Pupil Payments in Parental Choice Programs and the Special Needs Scholarship Program Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 9)
6/14 HB 3144 Establishes a Statewide Education Plan for Students who are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Bill Passed - House (50 - 7)
6/14 HB 3144 Establishes a Statewide Education Plan for Students who are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Bill Passed - House (50 - 7)
6/14 HB 2767 Establishes Requirements for Approving Resources for Recovery Schools Bill Passed - House (53 - 4)
6/13 LD 52 Authorizes Certain Employees to Carry Firearms on School Property "Ought Not to Pass" Report Adopted - House (76 - 67)
6/13 HB 5014 Requires Oregon Department of Education Make School District Budget Data More Transparent Bill Passed - House (42 - 16)
6/08 HB 2656 Requires School Districts Make Available to Students Specified Informational Surveys Bill Passed - House (39 - 16)
6/07 HB 5003 Increases Education Funding By Changing Formula for Funding and Removing Tuition Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 11)
6/07 SB 1 Establishes Transparency Requirements in Education Bill Passed - House (104 - 47)
6/07 HB 5003 Increases Education Funding By Changing Formula for Funding and Removing Tuition Bill Passed - House (121 - 30)
6/05 HB 466 Prohibits Classroom Discussion of Gender and Sexual Identity in K-12 Public Schools Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 9)
6/05 HB 182 Prohibits Public and Private Schools from Requiring the COVID-19 Vaccine Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 13)
6/05 AB 400 Authorizes Local Charter Schools and Appropriates Funding for Transportation Costs Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 1)
6/05 AB 400 Authorizes Local Charter Schools and Appropriates Funding for Transportation Costs Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 1)
6/04 HB 205 Authorizes Overtime Pay for Teachers and School Employees Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 1)
6/01 H J Res 45 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans". Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (52 - 46)
6/01 SB 1108 Increases Access to Reproductive Healthcare at Public Higher Education Institutions Bill Passed - House (114 - 34)
6/01 AB 252 Require Certain Universities Share Sports Revenue with Student Athletes Bill Passed - House (42 - 15)
6/01 SB 1 Establishes Transparency Requirements in Education Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 12)
5/31 SB 760 Requires there be All-Gender Restrooms in Every School Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 6)
5/31 AB 659 Requires All Students be Vaccinated against HPV Bill Passed - House (59 - 14)
5/28 SB 17 Repeals Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Trainings and Initiatives at State Universities Conference Report Adopted - House (82 - 61)
5/25 SB 252 Requires the State's Teachers and Employee Retirement Fund Divest from Fossil Fuels Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 10)
5/25 SB 1108 Increases Access to Reproductive Healthcare at Public Higher Education Institutions Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 2)
5/24 SB 758 Requires Special Ed. Parents Receive Their Children's Records Without Undue Delay Bill Passed - House (54 - 2)
5/24 HB 27 Requires Higher Education Organizations to Provide Financial Cost and Aid Disclosure Forms Bill Passed - House (88 - 1)
5/24 HB 27 Requires Higher Education Organizations to Provide Financial Cost and Aid Disclosure Forms Bill Passed - House (88 - 1)
5/24 LB 753 Establishes Tax Credits and Matching Funds for Private School Scholarships Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 11)
5/24 SB 447 Authorizes State and Public University Employees to Resume Travel to Previously Restricted States Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 8)
5/24 H J Res 45 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans". Joint Resolution Passed - House (218 - 203)
5/23 SB 756 Authorizes Special Education Staff Access to Students Individualized Education Plans Bill Passed - House (38 - 18)
5/23 SB 756 Authorizes Special Education Staff Access to Students Individualized Education Plans Bill Passed - House (38 - 18)
5/22 SB 279 Authorizes Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact Bill Passed - House (55 - 2)
5/22 SB 279 Authorizes Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact Bill Passed - House (55 - 2)
5/22 HB 205 Authorizes Overtime Pay for Teachers and School Employees Bill Passed - House (93 - 4)
5/17 HB 2471 Amends the School Breakfast and Lunch Program Act Concurrence Vote Passed - House (88 - 24)
5/17 HB 2903 Establishes a School Resource Officer Program Bill Passed - House (90 - 9)
5/17 SB 83 Establishes New Rules Concerning Diversity Training, Classroom Bias, and Faculty Strikes Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 10)
5/17 SB 83 Establishes New Rules Concerning Diversity Training, Classroom Bias, and Faculty Strikes Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 10)
5/16 S 71 Appropriates State Funds to Provide for Free School Breakfast and Lunch in All K-12 Public Schools Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 4)
5/16 LD 1389 Establishes a Mobile Learning Lab Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 11)
5/15 SB 194 Prohibits Underage Bar Entry Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 2)
5/13 SB 99 Establishes Financial Literacy Classes in Alaska Public Schools Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 0)
5/13 SB 99 Establishes Financial Literacy Classes in Alaska Public Schools Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 0)
5/12 SB 157 Establishes a Loan Forgiveness Program for Mental Health and Public Health Professionals Conference Report Adopted - House (99 - 51)
5/12 SB 34 Authorizes Schools to Offer Elective Courses on the Bible Bill Passed - House (99 - 45)
5/12 SB 140 Increases Funding for Rural School Internet Access Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 0)
5/12 SB 140 Increases Funding for Rural School Internet Access Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 0)
5/11 SB 186 Establishes a Loan Forgiveness Fund for Police Officers who take Required Training and Work in the State for a Year Conference Report Adopted - House (127 - 5)
5/11 SB 52 Requires the Department of Education and Early Development to Provide Information Relating to Public Schools on an Internet Website and other requirements Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 3)
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