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HB 1816 (2026)

Allow Department of Education to intervene in local school during financial emergency

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Last updated 2026-06-14 2:43 am
Summary:

Allows the Department of Education to intervene in the administration in a public school district if the state board of education finds that the school district is in a "financial emergency." The Senate amended the bill to also require the state board of education to establish procedures for school districts to follow to vet school district business administrator candidates.

Bill Sponsor:
Rick M. Ladd
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Status:
PASSED
Public Hearing Date:
04/01/2026 01:30 pm
Public Hearing Location:
SH Room 100
House Voting Date:
06/04/2026
Senate Voting Date:
05/07/2026
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