Concerning the ongoing review of approved teacher and principal preparation programs.
Last action: 2026-03-14 — Effective date 6/11/2026*.
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Official Description
Concerning the ongoing review of approved teacher and principal preparation programs.
Bill Details
- Bill Number
- SB 6278
- Current Status
- Passed
- Sponsor
- Lisa Wellman
- Introduced
- 2026-01-22
- Chamber
- Senate
Floor Votes
| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Democrats | Republicans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-12 | Senate | 3rd Reading & Final PassageSB 6278 | Passed 46-3 | 28 yes / 0 no | 16 yes / 3 no |
| 2026-03-03 | House | 3rd Reading & Final PassageSB 6278 | Passed 86-7 5 not voting | 55 yes / 0 no | 31 yes / 7 no |
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Bill History
- 2026-02-25 Referred to Rules 2 Review.
- 2026-02-27 Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
- 2026-03-03 Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
- 2026-03-03 Third reading, passed; yeas, 86; nays, 7; absent, 0; excused, 5.
- 2026-03-04 President signed.
- 2026-03-05 Speaker signed.
- 2026-03-10 Delivered to Governor.
- 2026-03-14 Governor signed.
- 2026-03-14 Chapter 49, 2026 Laws.
- 2026-03-14 Effective date 6/11/2026*.
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