SB802Introduced in the Senate
Relating to school preparation days
Introduced by Amy Nichole Grady, District 4
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit a teacher from being required to use the school preparation days for any other purpose besides the preparation for the opening of school or for school closing; require noninstructional days to include two Leave Teachers Alone (LTA) days to be used as determined by classroom teachers for activities that will improve instruction; and require both of these days to be scheduled and occur before the beginning of the instructional term.
Where it stands
Markup Discussion
March 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 128) · February 18, 2026
31
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
34 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton Barnhart | 9 | Yes |
| Ryan Weld | 1 | Yes |
| Laura Wakim Chapman | 1 | Yes |
| Charles Clements | 2 | Yes |
| Chris Rose | 2 | Yes |
| Mike Azinger | 3 | Absent |
| Eric Tarr | 4 | Yes |
| Amy Nichole Grady | 4 | Yes |
| Mike Woelfel | 5 | Yes |
| Scott Fuller | 5 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Education
Introduced in Senate
To Education
Reported do pass
On 1st reading
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading
Read 3rd time
Passed Senate (Roll No. 127)
Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 128)
Ordered to House
House received Senate message
Introduced in House
To Education
To House Education
Markup Discussion
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