HB1628Introduced in the House
Requiring schools to provide excused absences for certain religious instruction, defining released time courses, and permitting schools to adopt policies and provide credit for released time courses.
Introduced by Wayne MacDonald, District 16-ROC
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requiring schools to provide excused absences for certain religious instruction, defining released time courses, and permitting schools to adopt policies and provide credit for released time courses.
Where it stands
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/12/2026 House Journal 4 P. 3
February 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration House Journal 1 P. 28
Public Hearing: 01/12/2026 10:30 am GP 232
Executive Session: 01/12/2026 10:30 am GP 232
Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/29/2026 (Vote 16-0; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 6 P. 4
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/12/2026 House Journal 4 P. 3
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