S2787Introduced in the Senate
Bars the council from granting approval to create or expand a charter school beginning operations in 26-27 school year and bars the state from approving or appropriating funds to a new charter school not approved before July 1, 2025.
Introduced by Melissa Murray, District 24
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
EDUCATION -- ESTABLISHMENT OF CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS - Bars the council from granting approval to create or expand a charter school beginning operations in 26-27 school year and bars the state from approving or appropriating funds to a new charter school not approved before July 1, 2025.
Where it stands
Signed by Governor
June 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Committee on Education: Passage of Sub A as amended in concurrence · June 8, 2026
9
Yes
3
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
15 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Nathan Biah | 3 | Yes |
| Rebecca Kislak | 4 | Yes |
| Ramon Perez | 13 | No |
| Joseph McNamara | 19 | Yes |
| Thomas Noret | 25 | Absent |
| Earl Read | 26 | Yes |
| Sherry Roberts | 29 | Yes |
| Julie Casimiro | 31 | Absent |
| Megan Cotter | 39 | Yes |
| Richard Fascia | 42 | No |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to Senate Education
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/13/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)
Proposed Substitute
Committee recommends passage of Sub A
Placed on Senate Calendar (06/04/2026)
Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
Referred to House Education
Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)
Committee recommends passage of Sub A as amended in concurrence
Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)
House passed Sub A as amended in concurrence
Transmitted to Governor
Signed by Governor
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