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SB 6278 - 2025-26
Concerning the ongoing review of approved teacher and principal preparation programs.
Sponsors: Wellman
Bill status-at-a-glance
As of Wednesday, October 7, 2026 11:40 PM
Current status:
C 49 L 26
Where is it in the process?
Bill status-at-a-glance
As of Wednesday, October 7, 2026 11:40 PM
Current status:
C 49 L 26
Where is it in the process?
Bill history
2026 Regular Session
In the Senate
Jan 22
First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.
(View original bill)
Jan 27
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 8:00 AM.
(Committee materials)
Feb 4
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM.
(Committee materials)
EDU - Majority; do pass.
(Majority report)
Minority; without recommendation.
(Minority report)
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 10
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 12
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 0.
(View this roll call)
In the House
Feb 14
First reading, referred to Education.
Feb 18
Public hearing in the House Committee on Education at 10:30 AM.
(Committee materials)
Feb 23
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Education at 1:30 PM.
(Committee materials)
ED - Majority; do pass.
(Majority report)
Feb 25
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 27
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Mar 3
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 86; nays, 7; absent, 0; excused, 5.
(View this roll call)
In the Senate
Mar 4
President signed.
In the House
Mar 5
Speaker signed.
Other than legislative action
Mar 10
Delivered to Governor.
(View bill as passed legislature)
Mar 14
Governor signed.
Chapter 49, 2026 Laws.
(View session law)
Effective date 6/11/2026*.
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Fiscal note
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