Why 3/5: It sets a future implementation rule for graduation requirements, impacting students entering 9th grade in 2027-2028 and beyond, providing clarity but not requiring immediate action.
This bill ensures that any new or modified high school graduation requirements or diploma pathways will only apply to students who enter ninth grade after the changes are implemented. This provides stability for students and families by preventing current high school students from facing altered graduation rules mid-way through their studies, with application beginning for students entering ninth grade in the 2027-2028 school year.
First reading
Read first time
Referred to committee
Referred to Committee on Education
Update
Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)
Cleared committee
Reported from Education (21-Y 1-N)
Second reading
Read second time
Third reading
Read third time
Passed a chamber
Passed House (95-Y 2-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB724ER)
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Update
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB724)
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 812 (effective 7/1/2026)