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H8326Introduced in the House

Provides that any schools days a public school is closed due to a declared state of emergency be deemed excused for purposes of compliance with minimum school days calendar requirements.

EngrossedSenate Education

Introduced by Nathan Biah, District 3

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Official description

EDUCATION -- SCHOOL COMMITTEES AND SUPERINTENDENTS - Provides that any schools days a public school is closed due to a declared state of emergency be deemed excused for purposes of compliance with minimum school days calendar requirements.

Where it stands

Referred to Senate Education

June 9, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: Passage · June 9, 2026

71

Yes

0

No

4

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Education

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)

  5. Committee recommends passage

  6. Placed on House Calendar (06/09/2026)

  7. House read and passed

  8. Referred to Senate Education

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