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| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/01 | SB 220 | Amends Certain State School Readiness Programs | Bill Passed - House (51 - 20) |
| 2/28 | HB 84 | Authorizes School Employees to Volunteer as Armed Guards | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (63 - 9) |
| 2/28 | HB 119 | Authorizes Incentives for Teachers to Conceal Carry in School | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (53 - 13) |
| 2/26 | HB 303 | Requires School Employees to Stay Neutral on Certain Viewpoints Regarding Gender Identity and Sexuality | Bill Failed - House (32 - 39) |
| 1/29 | HB 62 | Authorizes School Curriculum Over the Water Cycle, State Water Use History, and Various Water Systems | Bill Passed - House (65 - 8) |
| 1/26 | HB 261 | Repeals Diversity Training Programs Across All Public Education and Government Agencies in the State | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 14) |
| 1/16 | HB 14 | Increases Penalties Associated with Threatening or Falsely Reporting an Emergency at School | Bill Passed - House (73 - 1) |