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S08597Introduced in the Senate

Prohibits children from being denied access to a free public education on account of perceived or actual citizenship or immigration status or the perceived or actual citizenship or immigration status of their parents or person in a parental relationship.

IntroducedSenate Education

Introduced by Shelley Mayer, District 37

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Prohibits children from being denied access to a free public education on account of perceived or actual citizenship or immigration status or the perceived or actual citizenship or immigration status of their parents or person in a parental relationship.

Where it stands

REFERRED TO EDUCATION

January 7, 2026

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Bill history

  1. REFERRED TO RULES

  2. REFERRED TO EDUCATION

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