Why 2/5: The bill directs a study with a report due in November 2026, indicating a future, not immediate, impact on policy.
The Department of Education is directed to assess the impact of developing a program for certified outside agencies to provide student support services in public K-12 schools. This assessment will cover potential funding, privacy policies, and a certification process, with a report due by November 2026.
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House Conferees: Anthony, LeVere Bolling, O'Quinn
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Conferees appointed by Senate
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Senate Conferees: Williams Graves, Favola, Peake
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Conference Report released
Cleared committee (favorable)
Conference report agreed to by House (62-Y 35-N 0-A)
Cleared committee (favorable)
Conference report agreed to by Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB178ER)
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB178)
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 573 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0573)