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SB299Introduced in the Senate

County Boards of Education - Therapy Dogs - Policy for Handling and Use in Schools

IntroducedSenate Education, Energy, and the Environment

Introduced by Katie Hester, District 9

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Requiring a county board of education to allow, subject to certain requirements and policies, the use of therapy dogs in public schools in the county.

Where it stands

Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.

February 19, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

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Bill history

  1. First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment

  2. Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.

  3. Hearing canceled

  4. Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.

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