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HB 1136

Providing student navigational supports to increase postsecondary enrollment.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Adam Bernbaum and 7 co-sponsors

HB 1136 funds student navigator programs to guide secondary and postsecondary students toward college enrollment through enhanced counseling and planning support.

Referred to Appropriations.
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Bill Summary · HB 1136

Legislative bill overview

HB 1136 establishes student navigation support programs designed to help secondary and postsecondary students plan and access higher education pathways. The bill provides funding and infrastructure for navigators or counselors who guide students through college preparation, application, and enrollment processes.

Why is this important

Many students—particularly first-generation, low-income, and students of color—lack access to consistent college guidance, which contributes to lower postsecondary enrollment and completion rates. Systematic navigation support can reduce barriers to college access and help students make informed educational decisions aligned with their goals.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanisms and fiscal impact: The bill was referred to Appropriations, indicating cost concerns; debates likely center on ongoing funding sources and whether resources should come from new revenue or reallocation
  • Implementation scope and scale: Questions about which schools/districts receive navigators, whether services reach rural/underserved areas equitably, and workforce availability to fill navigator positions
  • Effectiveness measures and accountability: Disagreement may exist over how to measure success, track student outcomes, and ensure navigators meaningfully improve enrollment rates versus becoming duplicative of existing counseling services

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

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