Elementary and secondary education: omnibus.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Enacted

Summary

The bill adds new verification steps for teacher‑credential candidates, requires preparation programs to report student data to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, and creates a fast‑track pathway for completing credentials. It also broadens the addresses military families can use for school enrollment, including off‑base hotels, and mandates electronic enrollment and coordination of special‑education services. These changes aim to improve teacher preparation oversight and ensure timely school placement for military‑dependent pupils.

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Vote

Urgency clause adopted. Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 77. Noes 0. Page 6922.). · Aug 30, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 3, 2026
• Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Hearing
  Military and Veterans Affairs · Jun 22, 2026
• Education Committee Hearing
  Education · Jun 17, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 29, 2026
• Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Hearing
  Military and Veterans Affairs · Apr 14, 2026

History

1. May 26, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
2. May 20, 2026Referred to Coms. on ED. and M. & V.A.
3. May 7, 2026Read third time. Urgency clause adopted. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 66. Noes 0. Page 4968.).
4. May 7, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
5. Apr 30, 2026Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar.
6. Apr 29, 2026From committee: Do pass. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 14. Noes 0.) (April 29).
7. Apr 15, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (April 14). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
8. Apr 9, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on M. & V.A. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (April 8). Re-referred to Com. on M. & V.A.
9. Mar 9, 2026Referred to Coms. on ED. and M. & V.A.
10. Feb 21, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
11. Feb 20, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Committee on Education · sponsor

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