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SB894 • 2025

Requires the Department of Education, in collaboration with the STEM Investment Council, to conduct specified reviews for the purpose of developing and recommending standards by which technology-based competitive student activities may satisfy high school diploma requirements or career and technical education program requirements.

Requires the Department of Education, in collaboration with the STEM Investment Council, to conduct specified reviews for the purpose of developing and recommending standards by which technology-based competitive student activities may satisfy high school diploma requirements or career and technical education program requirements.

Education Technology
Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Senator Gelser Blouin,, Representative Wright,, Senator Sollman, Senator Smith DB,, Thatcher,, Representative Smith G
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-02-26 Senate

    Recommendation: Do Pass and be referred to Ways and Means.

  3. 2025-02-26 Senate

    Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President.

  4. 2025-02-24 Senate

    Work Session held.

  5. 2025-02-03 Senate

    Public Hearing held.

  6. 2025-01-21 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

  7. 2025-01-21 Senate

    Referred to Education.

Official Summary Text

Digest: Directs ODE to make standards for a student to earn credit for a student activity. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.8).
Requires the Department of Education, in collaboration with the STEM Investment Council, to conduct specified reviews for the purpose of developing and recommending standards by which technology-based competitive student activities may satisfy high school diploma requirements or career and technical education program requirements.
Sunsets on June 30, 2026.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to credit for student activities; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In Senate Committee