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CS/SB 556: Requirements for a Standard High School Diploma

GENERAL BILL by Education Pre-K - 12 ; Berman

Requirements for a Standard High School Diploma; Providing that students can substitute marching band experience for physical education and performing fine arts credit requirements for a standard high school diploma; providing that students with disabilities may participate in the Special Olympics to meet the physical education requirement for a standard high school diploma, etc.

Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Action: 1/14/2026 Senate - CS by Education Pre-K - 12 read 1st time
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
  1. Education Pre-K - 12 (ED)
  2. Children, Families, and Elder Affairs (CF)
  3. Rules (RC)


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Bill History

Date Chamber Action
11/18/2025 Senate • Filed
12/9/2025 Senate • Referred to Education Pre-K - 12; Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Rules
1/8/2026 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Education Pre-K - 12, 01/13/26, 1:30 pm, 412 Knott Building
1/13/2026 Senate • CS by Education Pre-K - 12; YEAS 6 NAYS 0
• Introduced
1/14/2026 Senate • Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
• Now in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
• CS by Education Pre-K - 12 read 1st time