HB 1586-FN (2026): allowing the commissioner of the department of education to withhold funds from public schools if such schools are not providing special education services in compliance with state law.
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HB 1586-FN (2026)
allowing the commissioner of the department of education to withhold funds from public schools if such schools are not providing special education services in compliance with state law.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Education Funding
- Subject: Education - General
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Education Funding committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 2026, with 29 people signed in online: 7 in support and 22 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 15, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 5, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Kristin Noble (R - Hills 2) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Lisa Freeman (R - Belk 8)
- Sen. Victoria Sullivan (R - SD18)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 15, 2026, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Education Funding, GP 232
- January 15, 2026, 10:15 AM: executive session, House Education Funding, GP 232
- February 5, 2026: consent calendar, House
Votes
- February 5, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Funding
- January 15, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/15/2026 10:15 am GP 232
- January 15, 2026: Executive Session: 01/15/2026 10:15 am GP 232
- January 27, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/27/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC)
- February 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/05/2026