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HB 7076

AN ACT PROVIDING EDUCATION MANDATE RELIEF.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Nick Menapace

HB 7076 - AN ACT PROVIDING EDUCATION MANDATE RELIEF OverviewBill Number: HB 7076 Title: AN ACT PROVIDING EDUCATION MANDATE RELIEF Status: FILE NO. 621 Introduced: February 26, 2

FILE NO. 621
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Bill Summary · HB 7076

HB 7076 - AN ACT PROVIDING EDUCATION MANDATE RELIEF

Overview

Bill Number: HB 7076
Title: AN ACT PROVIDING EDUCATION MANDATE RELIEF
Status: FILE NO. 621
Introduced: February 26, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary intent of HB 7076 is to provide relief from certain education mandates and requirements for school districts and boards of education. The bill aims to reduce administrative burdens and give local districts more flexibility in how they operate and allocate resources.

Key Provisions

  • Eliminates the requirement for school districts to submit annual reports on racial imbalance in schools
  • Removes the mandate for districts to develop and implement plans to address racial imbalance
  • Exempts school districts from having to provide certain special education services, including transportation and assistive technology
  • Allows districts to set their own policies for student records and information sharing, rather than following state-level requirements
  • Gives districts more discretion over curriculum and instructional materials, reducing state-level oversight
  • Streamlines reporting requirements for career and technical education programs

Affected Parties and Impacts

The primary groups affected by HB 7076 are:

  • School districts and boards of education, who will have reduced administrative burdens and more local control
  • Students, who may see changes in special education services, curriculum, and data privacy policies
  • Parents, who could have less insight into racial imbalance and special education services in their local schools

The bill's proponents argue it will allow districts to focus resources on student learning rather than compliance. Critics are concerned it could reduce equity and transparency in education.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

HB 7076 was introduced in the state legislature on February 26, 2025 and has been assigned to the House Education Committee for initial consideration. If approved by the committee, the bill would then proceed to a full House vote. The timeline for potential passage and enactment into law is uncertain at this stage.

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

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