HB 1280 (2026): establishing a commission to study public school open enrollment.
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HB 1280 (2026)
establishing a commission to study public school open enrollment.
- Status: Died when the session ended
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Education Policy and Administration
- Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
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 18, 2026, with 85 people signed in online: 60 in support and 25 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on March 2, 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 2026-0937h), by a vote of 9–8. The report was placed on the regular calendar.
Sponsors
- Rep. Hope Damon (D - Sull 8) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Peggy Balboni (D - Rock 38)
- Rep. Tracy Bricchi (D - Merr 15)
- Rep. Patricia Cornell (D - Hills 22)
- Rep. Muriel Hall (D - Merr 9)
- Rep. Eileen Kelly (D - Merr 8)
- Rep. Megan Murray (D - Hills 37)
- Rep. Heather Raymond (D - Hills 5)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
- Rep. Toni Weinstein (D - Rock 10)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 18, 2026, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Education Policy and Administration, GP 232
- March 2, 2026, 9:30 AM: 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 18, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/18/2026 10:00 am GP 232
- March 2, 2026: Executive Session: 03/02/2026 09:30 am GP 232
- March 2, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/02/2026 (Vote 9-8; RC)
- March 4, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0937h
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- SB 101-FN (2026): authorizing parents to enroll their children in any public school in the state.