SF 2428: A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the duties of the department of education; the discipline of students enrolled in school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools who cause violent or nonviolent disruptions; the responsibilities and powers of the department of education, school district teachers, and other educational staff related to students who have individualized education programs or plans under section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act; school district professional development plans; and authorizing teachers to request a meeting of a student’s individualized education program team.
SF 2428 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Jun 1, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialA bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the duties of the department of education; the discipline of students enrolled in school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools who cause violent or nonviolent disruptions; the responsibilities and powers of the depar...
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Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental impact identified.
Risks
- No direct environmental impact identified.
Economy
Benefits
- Potentially improves teacher retention by addressing workplace safety.
Risks
- Increases administrative burden and costs for school districts without new state funding.
Society
Benefits
- Provides teachers with more authority to maintain classroom safety and order.
- Increases awareness and access for staff regarding IEPs and 504 plans.
Risks
- Risk of disparate impact on students with disabilities regarding discipline and removal.
- Potential for friction in IEP team dynamics and exclusionary outcomes for vulnerable students.
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Analysis status
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The bill permits the removal of students from classrooms for nonviolent disruptions, which may create due process concerns for students with disabilities.
The impact of the pilot programs remains speculative pending actual implementation.
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