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Committee adopts substitutes and issues due‑pass recommendations in executive session on two bills

Early Learning & K‑12 Education Committee · January 22, 2026
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Summary

In executive session the committee adopted proposed substitutes for SB 59 56 (automation/surveillance/AI in schools) and SB 59 01 (on‑base school construction) and issued due‑pass recommendations: SB 5956 substitute received a due pass to Rules; SB 5901 substitute received a due pass to Ways & Means. Both passed subject to signatures.

After the public hearing portion of the Jan. 22 meeting the Early Learning & K‑12 Education Committee met in executive session and considered substitute amendments and recommendations.

For SB 59 56 (prohibitions and guidance related to automated decision systems, school surveillance technology and biometric data), the committee adopted a proposed substitute labeled A offered by Senator Nobles. According to staff, the…

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