HB 1669 (2026): establishing a teacher bill of rights.
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HB 1669 (2026)
establishing a teacher bill of rights.
- 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 11, 2026, with 56 people signed in online: 2 in support and 54 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on March 2, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 17–1 to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 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. Melissa Litchfield (R - Rock 32) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Bill Gannon (R - SD23)
- Rep. Laurence Miner (R - Rock 7)
- Rep. Brian Nadeau (R - Rock 4)
- Rep. Susan Porcelli (R - Rock 19)
- Rep. Steven Smith (R - Sull 3)
- Rep. Paul Terry (R - Belk 7)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 11, 2026, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Education Policy and Administration, GP 232
- March 2, 2026, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Education Policy and Administration, GP 232
- March 11, 2026: consent calendar, House
- October 14, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education Policy and Administration, GP 232
Votes
- March 11, 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 11, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/11/2026 01:00 pm GP 232
- March 2, 2026: Executive Session: 03/02/2026 09:30 am GP 232
- March 2, 2026: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 03/02/2026 (Vote 17-1; CC)
- March 11, 2026: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/11/2026
- October 14, 2026: Executive Session: 10/14/2026 10:00 am GP 232