Bill Details

Description

Quick Info

Modifies provisions related to the protected speech and expression rights of students enrolled in schools districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools and the duties of the DE. 

Prohibits schools from preventing students from engaging in religious, ideological or political speech or from expressing such views in schoolwork. Requires schools to allow students to wear clothing and jewelry that expresses political and religious views. Prohibits schools from discriminating against student clubs for political or religious views. Requires the DOE to distribute federal guidance on constitutional protections on these matters and for schools to give this to their employees and professional development. Waives school protections against lawsuits and allows student to bring actions for violations. 

Companion Bills

SF 2300; HF 2106

Recent Actions

Mar 19, 2026 Placed on calendar under unfinished business. S.J. 600.
Mar 3, 2026 Message from House. S.J. 460.
Mar 3, 2026 Read first time, attached to SF 2300. S.J. 460.
Mar 2, 2026 Passed House, yeas 63, nays 33. H.J. 510.
Mar 2, 2026 Immediate message. H.J. 523.
Feb 5, 2026 Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 228.

Bill Details

Description

Quick Info

Modifies provisions related to the protected speech and expression rights of students enrolled in schools districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools and the duties of the DE. 

Bill Amendments

Companion Bills

SF 2300; HF 2106

Recent Actions

Mar 19, 2026 Placed on calendar under unfinished business. S.J. 600.
Mar 3, 2026 Message from House. S.J. 460.
Mar 3, 2026 Read first time, attached to SF 2300. S.J. 460.
Mar 2, 2026 Passed House, yeas 63, nays 33. H.J. 510.
Mar 2, 2026 Immediate message. H.J. 523.
Feb 5, 2026 Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 228.