Why 3/5: Establishes a new academic recognition and graduation pathway, requiring action from the Board of Education.
The Board of Education will establish criteria for a new high school diploma seal recognizing excellence in fine arts. This new seal will also count as an industry-recognized workforce credential, providing another option for students to meet high school graduation requirements.
Cleared committee
Reported from Education and Health (15-Y 0-N)
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Rules suspended
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Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (37-Y 0-N 0-A)
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Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Third reading
Read third time
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB478ER)
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB478)
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Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 152 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0152)