SF2219Introduced in the Senate
A bill for an act requiring boards of directors of school districts, governing boards of charter schools, and authorities in charge of accredited nonpublic schools to adopt policies related to exempting student absences for school-sponsored activities, programs, competitions, and projects. (Formerly SSB 3041.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.
Introduced by Education
What does this bill do?
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Official description
A bill for an act requiring boards of directors of school districts, governing boards of charter schools, and authorities in charge of accredited nonpublic schools to adopt policies related to exempting student absences for school-sponsored activities, programs, competitions, and projects. (Formerly SSB 3041.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.
Where it stands
Signed by Governor. S.J. 1030.
May 19, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Shall the bill pass? · April 15, 2026
47
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
50 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Catelin Drey | 1 | Yes |
| Jeff Taylor | 2 | Yes |
| Lynn Evans | 3 | Yes |
| Tim Kraayenbrink | 4 | Yes |
| Dave Rowley | 5 | Absent |
| Jason Schultz | 6 | Yes |
| Kevin Alons | 7 | Yes |
| Mark Costello | 8 | Yes |
| Tom Shipley | 9 | Yes |
| Dan Dawson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 211.
Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 216.
Amendment S-5022 filed, lost. S.J. 351.
Amendment S-5023 filed, adopted. S.J. 352.
Passed Senate, yeas 46, nays 0. S.J. 352.
Explanation of vote. S.J. 373.
Immediate message. S.J. 352.
Message from Senate. H.J. 379.
Read first time, referred to Education. H.J. 403.
Subcommittee: Hora, Behn and Madison. H.J. 601.
Subcommittee Meeting: 03/09/2026 1:00PM House Lounge.
Subcommittee recommends passage.
Committee report, recommending passage. H.J. 704.
Committee vote: Yeas, 22. Nays, 1. H.J. 704.
Committee amendment H-8246 filed. H.J. 704.
Placed on calendar. H.J. 704.
Placed on calendar under unfinished business. H.J. 760.
Committee amendment H-8246 adopted. H.J. 828.
Passed House, yeas 85, nays 8. H.J. 829.
Immediate message. H.J. 835.
Message from House, with amendment S-5165. S.J. 748.
Senate concurred with S-5165. S.J. 796.
Passed Senate, yeas 47, nays 0. S.J. 797.
Immediate message. S.J. 797.
Message from Senate. H.J. 901.
Reported correctly enrolled, signed by President and Speaker, and sent to Governor. S.J. 1028.
Signed by Governor. S.J. 1030.
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