HB 2777: Public schools; definitions, textbooks and other high-quality instructional materials.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Public schools; textbooks and other high-quality instructional materials. Makes several changes relating to the textbooks and other high-quality instructional materials that are utilized as the curriculum basis for public elementary and secondary school student instruction, including (i) requiring each local school board to adopt and implement textbooks and other high-quality instructional materials in English language arts for grades six through 12 and mathematics, science, and history and social studies for grades kindergarten through 12 and requiring the Department of Education to support such local adoption and implementation in several ways and (ii) requiring each education preparation program offered by a public institution of higher education or private institution of higher education or alternative certification program that provides training for any student seeking initial licensure by the Board of Education with certain endorsements to include a program of coursework and clinical experience and require all such students to demonstrate mastery in identifying and implementing textbooks and other high-quality instructional materials. The provisions of the bill, with the exception of a provision that requires a study of and report on the textbook review and approval process by November 1, 2025, have a delayed effective date of July 1, 2026. This bill incorporates HB 2291 and HB 2772 and is identical to SB 955.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. May 2, 2025Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0680)
2. May 2, 2025Approved by Governor-Chapter 680 (Effective 07/01/26)
3. April 2, 2025Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., May 2, 2025
4. April 2, 2025Communicated to Governor
5. April 2, 2025Passed by for the day (47-Y 46-N)
6. March 24, 2025Governor's substitute printed (HB2777H3)
7. March 24, 2025Governor's recommendation received by House
8. March 11, 2025Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
9. March 11, 2025Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 11, 2025
10. March 10, 2025Signed by President
11. March 7, 2025Signed by Speaker
12. March 7, 2025Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2777)

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