Why 3/5: The policy provides important stability for future students, but its practical implementation is several years away.
This bill ensures that any new or modified high school graduation requirements will only apply to students who enter ninth grade starting in the 2027-2028 school year or later. This means current high school students and those entering before 2027-2028 will complete their education under the rules in place when they began ninth grade.
Substitute adopted
Committee substitute printed 26108792D-S1
Update
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1283)
Third reading
Read third time
Update
Education and Health Substitute agreed to
Substitute adopted
Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Substitute adopted
Senate substitute agreed to by House (94-Y 1-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1283ER)
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Update
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1283)
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 811 (effective 7/1/2026)