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HB1282Introduced in the House

Provide for the admission of certain children younger than five years old to the kindergarten program of a school district.

Introduced

Introduced by Kathy Rice, District 29

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Provide for the admission of certain children younger than five years old to the kindergarten program of a school district.

Where it stands

Education Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 2.

February 6, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: Deferred to the 41st legislative day · February 6, 2026

13

Yes

2

No

0

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Bill history

  1. First read in House and referred to House Education H.J. 218

  2. Scheduled for hearing

  3. Education Motion to amend, Passed Amendment 1282A

  4. Education Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 2.

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