Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education

Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee · February 18, 2026

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Opening and agenda

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Chair Wellman opened the committee, recapped that Senate bills were completed and the committee would begin hearings on House bills, and named Representative Kallen (sponsor present) and staff Alex to start the hearing on House Bill 17‑96.

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A state Senate education committee heard multiple House bills on school construction financing, early-learning licensing exemptions, McKinney-Vento codification for unhoused students, and special education evaluation timelines; panels of district leaders, providers, advocates and affected youth testified for and against measures. The committee voted in executive session to advance two House bills to the rules committee.

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