SB 403 (2026): requiring all schools to start the school year after Labor Day.
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SB 403 (2026)
requiring all schools to start the school year after Labor Day.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2025-2026
- Senate committee: Education
- Subject: Education - General
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2026. The committee voted 4–1 to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 12, 2026 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. Bill Gannon (R - SD23) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Nicholas Bridle (R - Rock 29)
- Sen. Timothy Lang (R - SD2)
- Rep. Melissa Litchfield (R - Rock 32)
- Rep. Jennifer Mandelbaum (D - Rock 21)
- Sen. Tim McGough (R - SD11)
- Sen. Keith Murphy (R - SD16)
- Sen. Howard Pearl (R - SD17)
- Rep. Lilli Walsh (R - Rock 15)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 17, 2026, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SL Map Room
- March 12, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
Votes
- March 12, 2026, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Education
- February 17, 2026: Hearing: 02/17/2026, Room Map Room, SL, 09:15 am
- March 12, 2026: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 03/12/2026; Vote 4-1; CC
- March 12, 2026: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 03/12/2026