House Education Policy and Administration (01/12/2026)

House Education Policy and Administration Committee · January 12, 2026

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Opening remarks, logistics, pledge

Announcement

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Committee chair opens the meeting, leads housekeeping: pledge of allegiance led by Representative Drei; announces new chair/vice chair roles, limits (3-minute testimony when many speakers), water-only rule, and that committee will convene executive sessions during the day if members agree. Chair previews 77 bills and tight schedule.

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House Education Policy and Administration Committee heard more than a dozen education bills, including proposals on civic seals, excused absences for civic/CTE activities, release-time religious instruction, device-use policy, special-education cost study, and Education Freedom Account (EFA) rules. Lawmakers heard students, educators, advocates, and providers and took one formal vote to recommend ITL on the special-education study bill.

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