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S2555Introduced in the Senate

Requires DOE to establish a bilingual education support fund.

Engrossed

Introduced by Mark McKenney, District 30

What does this bill do?

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Official description

EDUCATION -- THE SUPPORT AND ACCESS TO BILINGUAL EDUCATION ACT - Requires DOE to establish a bilingual education support fund.

Where it stands

Senate passed Sub A

June 11, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Passage · June 11, 2026

36

Yes

2

No

0

Absent or Not Voting

38 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 Finance

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration (06/10/2026)

  5. Proposed Substitute

  6. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  7. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)

  8. Senate passed Sub A

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