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S2215Introduced in the Senate

Authorizes the school administration to issue an out-of-school suspension to students if they are a threat to the safety of others.

IntroducedSenate Education

Introduced by Ana Quezada, District 2

What does this bill do?

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Official description

EDUCATION -- SCHOOL COMMITTEES AND SUPERINTENDENTS - Authorizes the school administration to issue an out-of-school suspension to students if they are a threat to the safety of others.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

April 15, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Committee on Education: Be held for further study · April 15, 2026

6

Yes

0

No

3

Absent or Not Voting

9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Education

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration

  3. Meeting postponed (04/01/2026)

  4. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2026)

  5. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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