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SF 2909

Public employees insurance program participation by certain school employers requirement

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Liz Boldon and 5 co-sponsors

SF 2909: Public Employees Insurance Program Participation Requirement for Certain School Employers OverviewBill Number: SF 2909 Title: Public employees insurance program participa

Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Commerce and Consumer Protection
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Bill Summary · SF 2909

SF 2909: Public Employees Insurance Program Participation Requirement for Certain School Employers

Overview

Bill Number: SF 2909
Title: Public employees insurance program participation by certain school employers requirement
Status: Author added Johnson Stewart
Introduced: March 24, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary goal of SF 2909 is to require certain school employers to participate in the state's public employees insurance program. The bill aims to expand access to affordable, comprehensive health insurance coverage for employees of school districts, charter schools, and other educational institutions.

Key Provisions

  • Mandates participation in the state's public employees insurance program for all school districts, charter schools, and other public educational institutions with 50 or more employees.
  • Requires these school employers to offer the public employees insurance program as the sole health insurance option for their employees.
  • Prohibits school employers from offering alternative private insurance plans if they meet the 50-employee threshold.
  • Provides a grace period of 12 months for school employers to transition to the public employees insurance program.
  • Grants the state's insurance commissioner authority to enforce the participation requirement and levy fines for non-compliance.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • School district, charter school, and other public education employees would gain access to the state's public employees insurance program, which may offer more affordable and comprehensive coverage than current options.
  • School employers meeting the 50-employee threshold would be required to transition to the public program, potentially impacting their budgets and administrative processes.
  • The state's public employees insurance program would see an influx of new participants, potentially affecting premium rates and program administration.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

SF 2909 was introduced on March 24, 2025 and is currently in the committee review process. If passed, the bill would provide a 12-month grace period for school employers to comply with the participation requirement. The state's insurance commissioner would be responsible for overseeing implementation and enforcement of the new mandate.

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

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