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Below are bills related to education that we are tracking during the 2022 legislative session. This page is updated frequently. For questions about our bill tracker, please contact us.

2022 Education bills

Bills that League of Education Voters is watching closely

Below are bills of interest introduced this session. They are organized by the priority areas in LEV’s 2022 Legislative Platform.

Student Mental Health & SEL:

Bill Summary Lead Sponsors Status
HB 1664 Concerning prototypical school formulas for physical social and emotional supports in schools                                                              Santos Passed & Signed into Session Law
HB 1985 (companion to SB 5595) Concerning prototypical school formulas for physical social and emotional supports in schools Dolan In committee
SB 5595 (companion to HB 1985) Concerning prototypical school formulas for physical social and emotional supports in schools Wellman In committee
HB 1834 Concerning student excused absences for mental health reasons Callan Passed & Signed into Session Law

Equitable Resourcing Structures:

Bill Summary Lead Sponsors Status
HB 1808                                                        Concerning pupil transportation funding                                                                                                                                          Stonier In committee
SB 5581 Addressing pupil transportation allocations Wellman In committee

Safe, Inclusive, Welcoming School Communities:

Bill Summary Lead Sponsors Status
HB 1153                                                                  Increasing language access in public schools            Orwall Passed & Signed into Session Law
HB 1833 Establishing an electronic option for the submission of household income information required for participation in school meals and programs Berg Passed & Signed into Session Law

Special Education Services & Supports for Students with Disabilities:

Bill Summary Lead Sponsors Status
HB 1802                                                                    Increasing access and representation in policy-making processes for individuals with disabilities                                                                                            Pollet In committee
HB 1808 Concerning pupil transportation funding Stonier In committee
SB 5581 Addressing pupil transportation allocations Wellman In committee

House Bills

Below are education-related bills that have been introduced in the House.

Senate Bills

Below are education-related bills that have been introduced in the Senate.

See our Bill Tracker for the 2021 Legislative Session

 

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