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HB1654Introduced in the House

UNEMPLOYMENT INS-SCHOOLS

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Introduced by Jawaharial Williams, District 10

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Unemployment Insurance Act. Provides that, subject to appropriation, school districts and public institutions of higher education are eligible to receive unemployment insurance aid. Sets forth provisions concerning the calculation of the amount of unemployment insurance aid to be given to each school district and public institutions of higher education. Provides that, if the total unemployment insurance aid for a fiscal year is greater than the annual appropriation for that year, the State Board of Education or the Board of Higher Education shall proportionately reduce the aid payment to each school district and public institution of higher education. Sets forth reporting requirements. Makes conforming changes. Effective January 1, 2026.

Where it stands

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.

September 5, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jawaharial Williams

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford

  5. Referred to Labor & Commerce Committee

  6. To Wage Policy Study Subcommittee

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin

  8. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.

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