Relating to students who attend a course in religious instruction that is provided by a private organization, including by modifying provisions related to compulsory education and chronic absenteeism

Sponsored by the House Education Committee

Topics:Civil rights K–12 education

Same legislation: HSB 218

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Done: IntroducedFebruary 20, 2025
Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 20, 2025
Done: House committeeMarch 4, 2025
Done: Passes the HouseMarch 18, 202596–2
Done: Senate committeeMarch 31, 2025
Done: Passes the SenateApril 15, 202547–0
Done: To the GovernorMay 19, 2025
Done: Signed into lawJune 6, 2025

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Votes

Senate passage · April 15, 202547 yes · 0 no

26 needed to pass

House passage · March 18, 202596 yes · 2 no

51 needed to pass

Committee · March 4, 202514 yes · 9 no

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