HB 1548-FN (2026): requiring the department of education to collect and publish data regarding the costs associated with providing special education services to students of public, charter, private, trade, and other K-12 schools or academies.
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HB 1548-FN (2026)
requiring the department of education to collect and publish data regarding the costs associated with providing special education services to students of public, charter, private, trade, and other K-12 schools or academies.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- 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 21 people signed in online: 18 in support and 3 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–1 to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 2026 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee met in executive session on October 14, 2026 to vote on its recommendation.
Sponsors
- Rep. Matthew Hicks (D - Merr 24) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. David Fracht (D - Graf 16)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 2, 2026, 11:10 AM: public hearing, House Education Policy and Administration, GP 232
- February 18, 2026, 11:10 AM: executive session, House Education Policy and Administration, GP 232
- March 5, 2026: consent calendar, House
- October 14, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education Policy and Administration, GP 232
Votes
- March 5, 2026, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration
- February 2, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/02/2026 11:10 am GP 232
- February 18, 2026: Executive Session: 02/18/2026 11:10 am GP 232
- February 18, 2026: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 02/18/2026 (Vote 15-1; CC)
- March 5, 2026: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/05/2026
- October 14, 2026: Executive Session: 10/14/2026 10:00 am GP 232