Administration of Publicly Funded Education Programs
Sponsored By: Barbara Kirkmeyer (Republican), Emily Sirota (Democratic), Jeff Bridges (Democratic), Rick Taggart (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Student data sharing for statewide online courses
When the Department asks, local education providers must give student ID numbers and other student-level data for students in the statewide supplemental online and blended program. The Department and the administering BOCES use this data to track outcomes and improve oversight. The law does not set an end date for this requirement.
Short extension for statewide online program
The Department may keep the current BOCES running the statewide supplemental online and blended program for up to two more years before a new five-year term. This extension authority ends July 1, 2028.
State study and data requests for online learning
The Department of Education must send a report to the Joint Budget Committee by November 1, 2026. It covers online schools, programs, and part-time enrichment, including models, student counts, delivery methods, contracts, results, and funding analysis. The Department can use existing data and collect more to support oversight and funding recommendations. Districts and other providers must give accurate survey answers, contracts, and financial records when asked. These reporting and data-request powers end July 1, 2027.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Barbara Kirkmeyer
Republican • Senate
Emily Sirota
Democratic • House
Jeff Bridges
Democratic • Senate
Rick Taggart
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Andrew Boesenecker
Democratic • House
Chad Clifford
Democratic • House
Eliza Hamrick
Democratic • House
Jennifer Bacon
Democratic • House
Jamie Jackson
Democratic • House
Julie McCluskie
Democratic • House
Jacque Phillips
Democratic • House
Kenny Nguyen
Democratic • House
Lori Goldstein
Democratic • House
Lesley Smith
Democratic • House
Mandy Lindsay
Democratic • House
Regina English
Democratic • House
Sheila Lieder
Democratic • House
Steven Woodrow
Democratic • House
Sen. A. Benavidez
Affiliation unavailable
Cathy Kipp
Democratic • Senate
Iman Jodeh
Democratic • Senate
James Coleman
Democratic • Senate
Janice Marchman
Democratic • Senate
Katie Wallace
Democratic • Senate
Lisa Cutter
Democratic • Senate
Lisa Frizell
Republican • Senate
Marc Snyder
Democratic • Senate
Tony Exum
Democratic • Senate
William Lindstedt
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
6/4/2026HouseSigned by the Speaker of the House
6/3/2026HouseSigned by the President of the Senate
6/3/2026SenateSent to the Governor
6/3/2026HouseHouse Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
5/12/2026HouseHouse Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily
5/9/2026HouseSenate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
5/8/2026SenateSenate Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
5/7/2026SenateSenate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
5/7/2026SenateHouse Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
5/5/2026HouseIntroduced In Senate - Assigned to Appropriations
5/5/2026SenateHouse Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
5/4/2026HouseHouse Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
5/4/2026HouseIntroduced In House - Assigned to Appropriations
4/30/2026House
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