SF2428Introduced in the Senate
A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the duties of the department of education; the discipline of students enrolled in school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools who cause violent or nonviolent disruptions; the responsibilities and powers of the department of education, school district teachers, and other educational staff related to students who have individualized education programs or plans under section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act; school district professional development plans; and authorizing teachers to request a meeting of a student's individualized education program team. (Formerly SF 2044.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.
Introduced by Education
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Official description
A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the duties of the department of education; the discipline of students enrolled in school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools who cause violent or nonviolent disruptions; the responsibilities and powers of the department of education, school district teachers, and other educational staff related to students who have individualized education programs or plans under section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act; school district professional development plans; and authorizing teachers to request a meeting of a student's individualized education program team. (Formerly SF 2044.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.
Where it stands
Signed by Governor. S.J. 1032.
June 1, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Shall the bill pass? · April 29, 2026
87
Yes
4
No
9
Absent or Not Voting
100 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| J.D. Scholten | 1 | Yes |
| Robert Henderson | 2 | Yes |
| Thomas Jeneary | 3 | Yes |
| Skyler Wheeler | 4 | Yes |
| Zachary Dieken | 5 | Absent |
| Megan Hess Jones | 6 | Yes |
| Wendy Larson | 7 | Yes |
| Ann Meyer | 8 | Yes |
| Henry Stone | 9 | Yes |
| John Wills | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 356.
Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 366.
Amendment S-5087 filed. S.J. 539.
Amendment S-5088 to S-5087 filed, adopted. S.J. 539.
Amendment S-5087 adopted, as amended. S.J. 539.
Passed Senate, yeas 45, nays 0. S.J. 540.
Immediate message. S.J. 541.
Message from Senate. H.J. 635.
Read first time, referred to Education. H.J. 670.
Subcommittee: Wheeler, Hayes and Matson. H.J. 683.
Subcommittee Meeting: 03/18/2026 12:30PM RM 304.
Subcommittee recommends passage.
Committee report, recommending passage. H.J. 705.
Committee vote: Yeas, 16. Nays, 7. H.J. 705.
Placed on calendar. H.J. 705.
Placed on calendar under unfinished business. H.J. 760.
Amendment H-8306 filed. H.J. 825.
Amendment H-8323 to amendment H-8306 filed, adopted. H.J. 825.
Amendment H-8306 adopted, as amended. H.J. 826.
Passed House, yeas 89, nays 4. H.J. 826.
Immediate message. H.J. 835.
Message from House, with amendment S-5166. S.J. 748.
Fiscal note.
Amendment S-5207 to S-5166 filed, adopted. S.J. 869.
Senate concurred with S-5166, as amended. S.J. 870.
Passed Senate, yeas 44, nays 0. S.J. 870.
Immediate message. S.J. 873.
Message from Senate. H.J. 977.
Senate amendment H-8399 filed. H.J. 987.
Fiscal note.
House concurred in Senate amendment H-8399. H.J. 1036.
Passed House, yeas 87, nays 4. H.J. 1036.
Immediate message. H.J. 1042.
Message from House. S.J. 924.
Reported correctly enrolled, signed by President and Speaker, and sent to Governor. S.J. 1028.
Fiscal note.
Signed by Governor. S.J. 1032.
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