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Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
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3/08 | SB 17 | Amends Public Education Curriculum to Require Teaching of of Free Market Capitalism | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 1) |
6/01 | HB 99 | Reduces Training for Armed School Employees | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 9) |
6/23 | HB 82 | Repeals ACT and SAT Requirements for High School Graduation | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 1) |
6/10 | HB 164 | Authorizes Religious Expression in Public Schools | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 0) |
3/25 | HB 197 | Establishes Relief Provisions in Response to the COVID-19 Emergency | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 0) |
10/23 | SB 26 | Repeals the Tax on Feminine Hygiene Products | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 1) |
5/16 | SB 246 | Limits Out-of-School Suspensions and Expulsions For Students in Kindergarten to Third Grade | (32 - 0) |
4/11 | SB 82 | Requires Schools to Contact Parents for Unexcused Absences | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 0) |
6/03 | HB 171 | Authorizes Off-Campus Religious Courses for High School Credit | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 9) |