HB2097

Changes a pilot agricultural education program in elementary schools to a statewide program

Chamber Passed·3/2/26

Expands an agricultural education pilot program in elementary schools to a statewide program.

The bill changes a pilot agricultural education program in elementary schools to a statewide program. It mandates the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop a process for public elementary schools to participate in the program. The local school board for each elementary school that elects to participate must agree to implement and fully fund the program. The bill also establishes standards for agricultural education that private schools can adopt. Participation in the program is voluntary for public elementary schools.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 19–12 · Mar 2
Current
Fiscal Review Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

19 Yea

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12 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 2

9:00 AM

Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Hearing

Feb 17

9:30 AM

Rules - Administrative Executive Session

History

May 14

Senate

Taken Up for Third Reading (S)

May 14

Senate

SS Offered

May 14

Senate

SS Adopted (S)