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relative to the list of revoked or suspended educator licenses maintained by the department of education.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Heather Raymond and 2 co-sponsors

HB 1806 - Relative to the List of Revoked or Suspended Educator Licenses OverviewBill Number: HB 1806 Title: Relative to the list of revoked or suspended educator licenses maintai

Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 13
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Bill Summary · HB 1806

HB 1806 - Relative to the List of Revoked or Suspended Educator Licenses

Overview

Bill Number: HB 1806
Title: Relative to the list of revoked or suspended educator licenses maintained by the department of education.
Status: To Be Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 1
Introduced: January 09, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The purpose of HB 1806 is to enhance transparency and accountability in the state's education system by requiring the Department of Education to maintain and publicly disclose a comprehensive list of all revoked or suspended educator licenses. This bill aims to provide parents, schools, and the general public with easy access to information about educators who have faced disciplinary action, enabling them to make informed decisions about the individuals entrusted with educating their children.

Key Provisions

  • Mandates the Department of Education to establish and maintain a publicly accessible online database of all revoked or suspended educator licenses in the state.
  • Requires the database to include the name of the educator, the date the license was revoked or suspended, and the reason for the disciplinary action.
  • Directs the Department to update the database within 30 days of any new revocation or suspension of an educator's license.
  • Obligates school districts to report any disciplinary actions taken against educators to the Department of Education within 10 business days.
  • Imposes penalties for school districts that fail to report disciplinary actions in a timely manner.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Parents and guardians of students in the state's public and private schools will have access to information about the disciplinary history of educators, allowing them to make more informed decisions about their children's education.
  • Educators in the state will be subject to increased scrutiny and accountability, as their disciplinary records will be publicly available.
  • School districts will be required to report disciplinary actions against educators to the Department of Education, which may increase administrative workloads.
  • The Department of Education will be responsible for establishing and maintaining the online database, which may require additional resources and staffing.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

HB 1806 is currently scheduled to be introduced on January 7, 2026, and will be referred to the Education Policy and Administration committee for consideration. If the bill is approved by the committee, it will then proceed to the full state legislature for a vote. If passed, the bill will require the Department of Education to implement the new reporting and database requirements within 6 months of the effective date.

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

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