SJR0050Introduced in the Senate
SCH. DISTS.-ARABIC FL OPTION
Introduced by Graciela Guzman, District 20
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Encourages school districts in the State to explore the introduction of Arabic as a foreign language option in their curriculum, particularly through transparent and collaborative processes that make full use of available state and federal resources.
Where it stands
Arrived in House
May 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Education Committee · May 5, 2026
12
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
15 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Mike Porfirio | 11 | Yes |
| Willie Preston | 16 | Yes |
| Karina Villa | 25 | Yes |
| Adriane Johnson | 30 | Yes |
| Mary Edly-Allen | 31 | Yes |
| Craig Wilcox | 32 | Yes |
| Donald DeWitte | 33 | Not Voting |
| Doris Turner | 48 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Education
Postponed - Education
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
Be Adopted Education; 012-000-001
Placed on Calendar Order of Secretary's Desk Resolutions May 7, 2026
Resolution Adopted
Arrived in House
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