HB 1212 (2026): establishing a commission to review draft rules related to minimum standards for public school approval and state academic standards developed by the department of education.
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HB 1212 (2026)
establishing a commission to review draft rules related to minimum standards for public school approval and state academic standards developed by the department of education.
- Status: Died when the session ended
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Education Policy and Administration
- Subject: Education - General
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Education Policy and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2026, with 151 people signed in online: 145 in support, 5 in opposition and 1 as neutral. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2026-0768h), by a vote of 9–7. The report was placed on the regular calendar.
Sponsors
- Rep. Hope Damon (D - Sull 8) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Peggy Balboni (D - Rock 38)
- Rep. Sallie Fellows (D - Graf 8)
- Sen. Donovan Fenton (D - SD10)
- Rep. Nicholas Germana (D - Ches 15)
- Rep. Muriel Hall (D - Merr 9)
- Rep. David Luneau (D - Merr 9)
- Rep. Peter Petrigno (D - Hills 43)
- Rep. Heather Raymond (D - Hills 5)
- Rep. Stephen Woodcock (D - Carr 1)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 2, 2026, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Education Policy and Administration, GP 232
- February 18, 2026, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Education Policy and Administration, GP 232
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration
- February 2, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/02/2026 01:00 pm GP 232
- February 18, 2026: Executive Session: 02/18/2026 01:00 pm GP 232
- February 18, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/18/2026 (Vote 9-7; RC)
- February 25, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0768h