HB 1829-FN (2026): modifying the definition of persistently dangerous schools.
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HB 1829-FN (2026)
modifying the definition of persistently dangerous schools.
- Status: Killed
- 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 34 people signed in online: 2 in support and 32 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 9, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Melissa Litchfield (R - Rock 32) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Lisa Freeman (R - Belk 8)
- Rep. Laurence Miner (R - Rock 7)
- Rep. Michael Moffett (R - Merr 4)
- Rep. Brian Nadeau (R - Rock 4)
- Rep. Paul Terry (R - Belk 7)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 2, 2026, 10:40 AM: public hearing, House Education Policy and Administration, GP 232
- February 9, 2026, 10:40 AM: executive session, House Education Policy and Administration, GP 232
- March 5, 2026: consent calendar, House
Votes
- March 5, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — 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 10:40 am GP 232
- February 9, 2026: Executive Session: 02/09/2026 10:40 am GP 232
- February 9, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/09/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC)
- March 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026