SB 785: Teacher, other instructional personnel, etc., exits; data collection, disaggregation by race.

Official summary

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

Teacher, other instructional personnel, and support staff position exits; data collection; disaggregation by race; reason for exit. Requires each school board to report to the Department of Education annually the number and type of teacher, other instructional personnel, and support staff position exits in the school division, disaggregated by the race of the individual who exited the position. The bill also provides that for each such exit occurring during the reporting year, the reason for the exit, including whether the exit was voluntary or involuntary, shall be collected and reported. This bill is identical to HB 1437.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“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. April 13, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter 850 (effective 7/1/2026)
2. March 10, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
3. March 10, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
4. February 24, 2026Signed by President
5. February 24, 2026Signed by Speaker
6. February 24, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB785)
7. February 24, 2026Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB785ER)
8. February 24, 2026Enrolled
9. February 23, 2026Passed House (63-Y 34-N 0-A)
10. February 23, 2026Read third time
11. February 20, 2026Read second time
12. February 18, 2026Reported from Education (14-Y 7-N)

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