SB 658-FN (2026): authorizing the department of education to establish a safe and resilient schools advisory council.
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SB 658-FN (2026)
authorizing the department of education to establish a safe and resilient schools advisory council.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2025-2026
- Senate committee: Education
- Subject: Education - General
The Story
It was introduced on January 29, 2026 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2026. The committee voted 3–2 to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends. On March 12, 2026 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Donovan Fenton (D - SD10)
- Sen. Pat Long (D - SD20)
- Sen. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D - SD21)
- Sen. Cindy Rosenwald (D - SD13)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 17, 2026, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SL Map Room
- March 12, 2026: floor debate, Senate
Votes
- March 12, 2026, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 29, 2026: Introduced 01/29/2026 and Referred to Education
- February 17, 2026: Hearing: 02/17/2026, Room Map Room, SL, 09:30 am
- March 12, 2026: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 03/12/2026, Vote 3-2
- March 12, 2026: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 03/12/2026