STATE BILLOR SB 1538PASSED

Relating to conduct of public education; and prescribing an effective date.

Tells schools how to respond to immigration issues. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.2). Requires district school boards to admit all students to all schools and instructional programs of the school district. Prohibits discrimination in education related to immigration or citizenship status. Makes limited exceptions. Adds requirements for model policies prepared by the Attorney General related to immigration enforcement at public schools. Requires school districts and education service districts to [adopt related policies and procedures and to provide training to district employees related to the policies and procedures] provide applicable model policies to employees. Takes effect July 1, 2026.

Status: Passed; Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date: Mar 17, 2026; 240 days ago
Current chamber: Senate
Session: 2026 Regular Session

OR SB 1538 · PassedMar 17

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Bill details

Last action: Effective date, July 1, 2026. · Mar 17, 2026

Bill history

Newest first.

Mar 17, 2026Effective date, July 1, 2026.Senate

Mar 17, 2026Chapter 25, 2026 Laws.Senate

Mar 5, 2026Governor signed.Senate

Feb 27, 2026Speaker signed.House

Feb 27, 2026President signed.Senate

Feb 26, 2026Vote explanation(s) filed by Diehl.House

Feb 26, 2026Third reading. Carried by Rieke Smith. Passed. Ayes, 36; Nays, 21--Boice, Breese-Iverson, Bunch, Cate, Diehl, Dobson, Edwards, Elmer, Harbick, Helfrich, Levy B, Lewis, Mannix, McIntire, Osborne, Reschke, Scharf, Skarlatos, Wallan, Wright, Yunker; Excused, 3--Boshart Davis, Hartman, Valderrama.House

Feb 25, 2026Second reading.House

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Feb 25, 2026Recommendation: Do pass.House

Feb 25, 2026Work Session held.House

Feb 23, 2026Public Hearing held.House

Feb 17, 2026Referred to Education.House

Feb 17, 2026First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.House

Feb 17, 2026Vote explanation(s) filed by Sollman.Senate

Feb 17, 2026Third reading. Carried by Frederick. Passed. Ayes, 23; Nays, 7--Drazan, Girod, Hayden, Linthicum, Robinson, Starr, Thatcher.Senate

Feb 16, 2026Carried over to 02-17 by unanimous consent.Senate

Feb 12, 2026Second reading.Senate

Feb 11, 2026Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)Senate

Feb 10, 2026Work Session held.Senate

Feb 5, 2026Public Hearing held.Senate

Feb 3, 2026Informational Meeting held.Senate

Feb 2, 2026Referred to Education.Senate

Feb 2, 2026Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.Senate

Recorded votes

Senate Committee Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)Feb 10, 2026 · Senate · 4 yea · 1 nayPassed

Senate Third ReadingFeb 17, 2026 · Senate · 23 yea · 7 nayPassed

House Committee Do Pass the A-Eng billFeb 25, 2026 · House · 5 yea · 3 nayPassed

House Third ReadingFeb 26, 2026 · House · 36 yea · 21 nayPassed

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