HB614
History and social science standards and instruction; historically marginalized communities.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 16, 2026
House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
Chief Patron:
Sam Rasoul (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. History and social science standards and instruction; historically marginalized communities.
Requires, to ensure comprehensive, accurate, and inclusive education in public elementary and secondary schools, instructional materials and standards in history and social science to include the contributions, perspectives, and experiences of historically marginalized communities, including racial and ethnic minorities; immigrants and refugees; women; individuals with disabilities; individuals who are lesbian, ... (More) gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+); individuals from various socioeconomic statuses; individuals from various religious backgrounds; and any other group of individuals that the Board of Education deems appropriate, in order to affirm such communities and promote a more holistic understanding of history. The bill also contains provisions relating to the treatment of such communities in instructional guides, textbooks, instructional materials, supplemental instructional resources, educator professional development, and student assessment. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/13/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101324D
- 01/13/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Education
- 01/29/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB614)
- 02/09/2026 - House: Assigned HED sub: K-12 Subcommittee
- 02/09/2026 - House: Placed on Education Agenda
- 02/10/2026 - House: House subcommittee offered
- 02/10/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 3-N)
- 02/10/2026 - House: Placed on Education Agenda
- 02/11/2026 - House: Reported from Education with substitute (14-Y 7-N)
- 02/11/2026 - House: Committee substitute printed 26107389D-H1
- 02/13/2026 - House: Read first time
- 02/16/2026 - House: Read second time
- 02/16/2026 - House: committee substitute agreed to
- 02/16/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
