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HD 4328

An Act empowering students and schools to thrive

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by James Arena-DeRosa and 14 co-sponsors

HD 4328 - An Act empowering students and schools to thrive OverviewBill Number: HD 4328 Title: An Act empowering students and schools to thrive Status: Referred to the committee

Referred to the committee on House Rules
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Bill Summary · HD 4328

HD 4328 - An Act empowering students and schools to thrive

Overview

Bill Number: HD 4328
Title: An Act empowering students and schools to thrive
Status: Referred to the committee on House Rules
Introduced: March 20, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary goal of this bill is to provide additional resources and support to K-12 public schools and students across the state. The legislation aims to empower schools and students to reach their full potential by addressing key challenges in education funding, student well-being, and workforce development.

Key Provisions

  • Increases annual state education funding by 15% to support teacher salaries, classroom resources, and facility improvements
  • Establishes a new mental health support program to provide all students access to on-site counseling and social-emotional learning curricula
  • Creates a state-sponsored apprenticeship and career training initiative to connect high school students with local employers for hands-on learning opportunities
  • Expands access to early childhood education by providing universal pre-K for all 4-year-olds, funded through a new tax on high-income earners
  • Requires public schools to offer computer science and coding courses as part of the core curriculum starting in 5th grade

Affected Parties and Impacts

This bill would have a significant impact on K-12 public schools, students, and their families across the state. The increased education funding, mental health support, and career training programs are expected to improve academic outcomes, student well-being, and post-graduation employment prospects. Families with young children would also benefit from the universal pre-K program. However, the new tax on high-income earners to fund early childhood education may face opposition from some constituents.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

HD 4328 was recently introduced in the state legislature and has been referred to the House Rules committee for initial review. If approved by the committee, the bill would then proceed to a full House vote. Given the bill's comprehensive scope and potential fiscal impact, it may face a lengthier legislative process with additional hearings and amendments before reaching the governor's desk. Supporters are hopeful the bill can be passed and signed into law before the end of the current legislative session.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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