Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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SF 2231: A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the protected speech and expression rights of students, modifying provisions related to the duties of the department of education, and modifying eligibility and participation requirements for certain education programs, preschool programs, and tax provisions, providing civil penalties, and including retroactive applicability provisions.
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
SF 2231 status: Introduced — Fiscal note (updated May 22, 2026).
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LegiScan
Confidence
High
Analysis basis
LegiScan full bill text
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
60OUT OF 100
Score:60/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 65/100
Constitutionality70%
Bipartisan45%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the protected speech and expression rights of students, modifying provisions related to the duties of the department of education, and modifying eligibility and participation requirements for certain education programs, preschool programs, and tax provisions, providing civil penalties, and including retroactive applicability provisions.. Currently in Senate.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Clarifies definitions of textbooks and tuition for tax purposes
- Provides nonpublic schools access to state-funded textbook programs
- Reduces regulatory oversight on private community-based preschool providers
Risks
- Creates potential for significant legal fees in civil actions
- Mandates $5,000 minimum civil penalties for speech-related violations
- Increases administrative costs for mandatory professional development
Society
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Explicitly protects religious and political speech for students
- Ensures equal access to school facilities for student clubs
- Protects students from academic penalties based on viewpoints
Risks
- Potential for educational disruption through unregulated expression
- Challenges in balancing speech rights with pedagogical standards
- Conflicts may arise over what constitutes disruptive expression
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Mandates annual compliance certification for school boards
- Provides a clear, enforceable mechanism for addressing violations
- Increases transparency by publishing federal guidance online
Risks
- Shifts governance oversight from school boards to the court system
- High burden on school administrators for annual compliance reporting
- Department of Education may face increased administrative review load
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
LegiScan
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Confidence
High
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Analysis basis
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Source note
School districts may face substantial fiscal risk from the $5,000 per violation civil penalty structure.
Analysis scope
Does not clarify specific academic standards or pedagogical criteria beyond general legal principles.
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- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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