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HF2494Introduced in the House

A bill for an act requiring the director of the department of education to prepare, publish, and submit to the general assembly annual reports related to reading proficiency, mathematics proficiency, and area education agencies.(Formerly HSB 599.)

EngrossedSenate Education

Introduced by Education

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A bill for an act requiring the director of the department of education to prepare, publish, and submit to the general assembly annual reports related to reading proficiency, mathematics proficiency, and area education agencies.(Formerly HSB 599.)

Where it stands

Subcommittee recommends passage.

March 17, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: Shall the bill pass? · March 3, 2026

95

Yes

1

No

4

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 298.

  2. Amendment H-8088 filed. H.J. 486.

  3. Amendment H-8088, yeas 32, nays 64, lost. H.J. 500.

  4. Explanation of vote. H.J. 524.

  5. Passed House, yeas 95, nays 1. H.J. 501.

  6. Immediate message. H.J. 523.

  7. Message from House. S.J. 460.

  8. Read first time, referred to Education. S.J. 460.

  9. Subcommittee: Evans, Taylor, and Trone Garriott. S.J. 555.

  10. Subcommittee Meeting: 03/16/2026 3:00PM Room 315.

  11. Subcommittee recommends passage.

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