Bills › 91st General Assembly
Relating to eligibility standards for certain education programs and tax provisions based on religious or sectarian use or purpose, and including retroactive applicability provisions
Sponsored by Sen. Amy Sinclair (R)
Topics:K–12 educationHigher educationTaxes
Same legislation: SF 2231
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 15, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 21, 2026
- Done: Senate committeeFebruary 9, 2026
- Skipped: Passes the SenateContinued as SF 2231
- Next: House committee
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became SF 2231 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to SF 2231 What’s a funnel?
What changed before it passed The bill as introduced compared with the version both chambers passed.
Amendments · 8
2 adopted · 0 failed · 1 never voted on. Newest first.
- S-5177 · filed April 9, 2026 byNever voted onAI summary This amendment adds requirements for the department of education to distribute federal guidance on religious expression, provide professional development, and create a model policy for schools. It also prohibits school districts and charter schools from discriminating against students or clubs based on religious, political, or ideological speech and requires them to follow certain speech protection rules. Additionally, it allows students to sue school districts for violations and establishes a minimum civil penalty of $5,000 for non-compliance. Its wording →
- H-8316 · filed April 7, 2026 byAdoptedAI summary This amendment adds a rule that community-based preschool providers must follow certain requirements under the authority of the local school district. Its wording →April 8, 2026
- H-8313 · filed April 7, 2026 byRuled not germaneAI summary This amendment removes a section of the bill that changes the duties of the department of education. It also shortens the bill's title to focus only on certain education and preschool programs. Its wording →April 8, 2026
- H-8312 · filed April 7, 2026 byWithdrawnAI summary This amendment adds an exception that requires the statewide voluntary preschool program to continue using the teaching strategies gold early childhood assessment. Its wording →April 8, 2026
- H-8311 · filed April 7, 2026 byWithdrawnAI summary This amendment adds an exception to the bill that requires a licensed teacher for the statewide voluntary preschool program. Its wording →April 8, 2026
- H-8310 · filed April 7, 2026 byWithdrawnAI summary This amendment adds an exception to the bill so that rules regarding class sizes for the statewide voluntary preschool program still apply. Its wording →April 8, 2026
- H-8268 · filed March 26, 2026 byAdoptedAI summary This amendment adds rules that prevent school districts and charter schools from discriminating against students based on their religious, political, or ideological speech and expression. It requires the department of education to distribute federal guidance on religious expression to school officials, provide professional development training, and create a model policy for schools to follow. Additionally, it allows students or clubs to sue school districts for violations and establishes a minimum $5,000 civil penalty for non-compliance. Its wording →April 8, 2026
- H-8267 · filed March 26, 2026 byWithdrawnAI summary This amendment adds a requirement that fifth and sixth graders study specific historical documents, such as the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. It also updates the social studies curriculum to include instruction on the intellectual and religious origins of American liberty and the concept of the Christian synthesis of classical thought. Its wording →April 8, 2026