State Board of Education - Public High School Graduation Requirements

Summary

The bill directs the State Board of Education to examine high school graduation standards at least once each five‑year period and to apply any changes to the class that starts high school the year after the Board approves them. It affects all public high schools and the students who attend them by ensuring graduation criteria stay current with college and workforce needs. The measure takes effect on July 1, 2026.

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Hearings

• Education, Energy, and the Environment — Bill Hearing
  Education, Energy, and the Environment · Apr 7, 2026
• Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
  Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee · Apr 7, 2026
• Ways and Means — Bill Hearing
  Ways and Means · Mar 12, 2026

History

1. Mar 26, 2026Hearing 4/07 at 1:00 p.m.
2. Mar 20, 2026Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
3. Mar 19, 2026Third Reading Passed
4. Mar 19, 2026Favorable Report by Ways and Means
5. Mar 19, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
6. Feb 23, 2026Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
7. Feb 13, 2026First Reading Ways and Means

Sponsors

• Woorman · sponsor
• Kaufman
• Tomlinson
• Wims

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