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HB 1370

repealing the public school identification and accommodation of gifted and talented students reporting requirement.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Bill Gannon and 6 co-sponsors

HB 1370: Reporting Requirements for Gifted and Talented Students OverviewBill Number: HB 1370 Title: Relative to the reporting requirements for the identification and accommodatio

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Bill Summary · HB 1370

HB 1370: Reporting Requirements for Gifted and Talented Students

Overview

Bill Number: HB 1370
Title: Relative to the reporting requirements for the identification and accommodation of gifted and talented students.
Status: To Be Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration
Introduced: November 18, 2024

Purpose and Intent

The primary goal of HB 1370 is to enhance transparency and accountability in the identification and accommodation of gifted and talented students within the state's public education system. The bill aims to ensure that school districts are consistently and accurately reporting data on their efforts to support the educational needs of high-achieving students.

Key Provisions

  • Requires all public school districts to annually report the number of students identified as gifted and talented, as well as the specific programs and services provided for their academic and social-emotional development.
  • Mandates the development of standardized identification criteria and assessment procedures to be used statewide for the designation of gifted and talented students.
  • Directs the state Department of Education to establish guidelines for the types of educational accommodations and enrichment opportunities that districts must offer to meet the needs of their gifted student populations.
  • Calls for the creation of a public, searchable database that allows parents and the community to access information about each district's gifted and talented programs and student participation.

Affected Parties and Impacts

The primary stakeholders affected by HB 1370 are:

  • Public school districts: They will be required to collect and report more detailed data on their gifted and talented programs, as well as implement standardized identification and service delivery practices.
  • Gifted and talented students: They stand to benefit from more consistent and comprehensive support services tailored to their academic and social-emotional needs.
  • Parents and the general public: They will have greater transparency into how school districts are identifying and accommodating their highest-achieving students.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

HB 1370 is currently in the pre-introduction phase, having been filed on November 18, 2024. The bill is expected to be formally introduced and referred to the Education Policy and Administration committee on January 7, 2026, where it will undergo the standard legislative review and amendment process. If passed by the legislature and signed into law, the new reporting and program requirements would take effect for the 2027-2028 school year.

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

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