Why 4/5: Significantly alters due process and pay for all public school employees during suspension.
This bill ensures public school employees continue to receive their salary during any suspension until a school board hearing determines otherwise, extending this protection to all suspensions, not just those over five days. It also guarantees all suspended employees receive notice and an opportunity for a hearing.
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 (HB849ER)
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
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Passed a chamber
Signed by President
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB849)
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 233 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0233)