Removing the requirement that the state board of education use a certain exam provider to deliver certain college entrance and career readiness exams and requiring the board to provide for such exams using any provider.

Reengrossed on Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Approved by Governor on Thursday, April 9, 2026

Enrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, April 3, 2026

Concurred with amendments in conference; Yea: 118 Nay: 2

Motion to accede adopted; Senator Erickson, Senator Thomas and Senator Sykes appointed as conferees

Nonconcurred with amendments; Conference Committee requested; appointed

Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea: 39 Nay: 1

Committee of the Whole - Now working on

Committee of the Whole - Be passed as amended

Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted

Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Education

Hearing: Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 144-S

Referred to Committee on Education

Received and Introduced

Engrossed on Monday, February 23, 2026

Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea: 121 Nay: 1

Committee of the Whole - Be passed as amended

Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted

Committee of the Whole - Now working on

Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on K-12 Education Budget

Hearing: Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 3:30 PM Room 546-S

Hearing: Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 3:30 PM Room 546-S - CANCELED

Referred to Committee on K-12 Education Budget

Introduced