HB26-1028
Second Language Educational Program for High School Students
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning second language diploma endorsements for graduating high school students.
Bill Summary:
The bill creates a diploma endorsement for bilingualism for graduating high school students.
The bill changes educational requirements for the biliteracy endorsement program. The bill allows students in school districts that do not offer the biliteracy or the bilingualism program to access the program through department-certified entities. The department of education is required to set educational requirements to certify entities.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 01/27/2026 | FN1 |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 26-1028, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 8-5. | Vote summary |
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/05/2026 | L.001 | HOU Education | Passed [*] |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 02/05/2026 | House | House Committee on Education Refer Amended to Appropriations |
| 01/14/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Education |