2026 Legislative Summary

The final results of the second session of the 91st General Assembly that officially concluded on June 2, when Governor Reynolds signed the final group of bills into law. For more information, please contact IASB Lobbyist Emily Piper or IASB Government Relations Director Michelle Johnson.

Bill Summaries

Curriculum & Instruction

These bills impact the content of curriculum and statewide assessments.

Educator Workforce

These bills impact teachers and staff, whether through licensure requirements or additional endorsements.

Governance

These bills impact everything from your local board policies to open meetings and public notice requirements.

Funding & Taxes

These bills include supplemental state aid (SSA), property tax reform, and appropriations. Use this helpful explanation of key school finance terms and how they were impacted by legislation this year.

Bills Vetoed by the Governor

Appropriations bills are subject to a line-item veto by the governor, meaning they can veto a specific provision of the bill while signing the rest of the bill into law. In the education appropriations bill, HF 2783, the governor vetoed $500,000 intended to be used for school district cybersecurity services. Read the governor's veto message for more information.

SF 2299 – Payment for Failed Concurrent Enrollment Course: This bill would require a student or their parent to pay the school district the amount they spent on a concurrent enrollment course if the student fails the course, only if the school district requests it. A student withdrawing from a community college course is also a reason to charge a student for the cost. 

IASB is registered undecided on the bill. We have concerns that this may dissuade students from enrolling in these courses but understand there should be accountability when students decide to take a community college class. It passed the House by a vote of 62-31 and passed the Senate by a vote of 33-12. Governor Reynolds vetoed the bill on June 2, 2026  

SF 2320 – Require In-Person Concurrent Enrollment: This bill would require a student that is enrolled in a concurrent enrollment course to take the in-person option if it is available, rather than the online version. It allows the superintendent to authorize a student to take the online version if necessary. 

IASB is undecided on the bill. We appreciate the local flexibility to allow students to take the online course if needed. The bill passed the Senate by a vote of 44-0 and passed the House by a vote of 91-2. Governor Reynolds vetoed the bill on June 2, 2026  




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