Directs the Department of Education to establish and administer a pilot program that provides for participatory budgeting by students in the preparation of a school district budget.

Budget Education

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Senator Gorsek, Representative Nguyen H,, Ruiz,
Last action: 2025-06-27
Official status: In Senate Committee
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The plain English breakdown is still being put together. The official documents below are already here.

Bill History

2025-06-27 Senate
In committee upon adjournment.
2025-04-09 Senate
Work Session held.
2025-04-02 Senate
Work Session held.
2025-03-24 Senate
Public Hearing held.
2025-01-17 Senate
Referred to Education.
2025-01-13 Senate
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: Creates a pilot program for students to be involved in the making of a school district budget. (Flesch Readability Score: 70.1).
Directs the Department of Education to establish and administer a pilot program that provides for participatory budgeting by students in the preparation of a school district budget.
Sunsets on January 2, 2029.
Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Relating to: Relating to participatory budgeting when preparing a school district budget; declaring an emergency.
Current location: In Senate Committee