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SB 5253 - 2025-26
Extending special education services to students with disabilities until the end of the school year in which the student turns 22.
By Request:
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Companion Bill: HB 1257
Bill History
2025 REGULAR SESSION
IN THE SENATE
Jan 14
First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.
(View Original Bill)
Jan 30
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM.
(Committee Materials)
Feb 11
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 8:00 AM.
(Committee Materials)
EDU - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
(View 1st Substitute)
(Majority Report)
And refer to Ways & Means.
Feb 12
Referred to Ways & Means.
Feb 20
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 4:00 PM.
(Committee Materials)
Feb 27
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM.
(Committee Materials)
WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Early Learning & K-12 Education.
(Majority Report)
Feb 28
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Mar 3
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 6
1st substitute bill substituted (EDU 25).
(View 1st Substitute)
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
(View Roll Calls)
IN THE HOUSE
Mar 8
First reading, referred to Education.
Mar 18
Public hearing in the House Committee on Education at 4:00 PM.
(Committee Materials)
Mar 20
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Education at 8:00 AM.
(Committee Materials)
ED - Majority; do pass.
(Majority Report)
Mar 21
Referred to Appropriations.
Apr 2
Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 4:00 PM.
(Committee Materials)
Apr 4
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 1:30 PM.
(Committee Materials)
APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).
(Majority Report)
Apr 8
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Apr 11
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Apr 12
Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 93; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 4.
(View Roll Calls)
IN THE SENATE
Apr 18
Senate concurred in House amendments.
Passed final passage; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2.
(View Roll Calls)
Apr 19
President signed.
IN THE HOUSE
Apr 22
Speaker signed.
OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION
Apr 23
Delivered to Governor.
(View Bill as Passed Legislature)
Available Documents
For a complete list of documents, go to Online Reports Text of a Legislative Document.
Fiscal Note
Amendments
| Amendment Name | Num | Sponsor | Type | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5253-S AMH APP H2157.1 | Appropriations | Committee | Striker | ADOPTED 04/12/2025 |
Available Videos
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Live video is available at the stated time. Archived video becomes available approximately two hours after the close of the hearing or floor session.
Jan 30, 2025 Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM
Feb 11, 2025 Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education at 8:00 AM
Feb 20, 2025 Senate Ways & Means at 4:00 PM
Feb 27, 2025 Senate Ways & Means at 1:30 PM
Mar 18, 2025 House Education at 4:00 PM
Mar 20, 2025 House Education at 8:00 AM
Apr 2, 2025 House Appropriations at 4:00 PM
Apr 4, 2025 House Appropriations at 1:30 PM
Feb 11, 2025 Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education at 8:00 AM
Feb 20, 2025 Senate Ways & Means at 4:00 PM
Feb 27, 2025 Senate Ways & Means at 1:30 PM
Mar 18, 2025 House Education at 4:00 PM
Mar 20, 2025 House Education at 8:00 AM
Apr 2, 2025 House Appropriations at 4:00 PM
Apr 4, 2025 House Appropriations at 1:30 PM