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Introduced
11/14/2025
11/14/2025
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT to repeal 36.34 (title) and (1) (title) and (a), 38.04 (8) (a), 38.26 (1), 39.15 (1) (c), 39.44 (1) (a) and 39.46 (2) (g); to renumber and amend 36.34 (1) (b), 38.04 (8) (b), 39.26 and 39.44 (1) (b); to amend 36.25 (14), 36.25 (14m) (title), 36.25 (14m) (a), 36.25 (14m) (b), 36.25 (14m) (c) 2., 38.04 (8) (title), 38.26 (title), 38.26 (2) (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e), 38.27 (1) (a), 39.40 (title), 39.40 (2) (intro.), 39.40 (3) (b) 1. and 39.44 (3) (c); to repeal and recre- ate 39.40 (1) and 39.44 (title); to create 36.05 (6r), 38.01 (4m) and 39.26 (2) of the statutes; relating to: race-based higher education programs and requirements.
AI Summary
This bill fundamentally alters how higher education programs and financial aid are structured by replacing references to "minority" with "disadvantaged" and establishing a new definition for "disadvantaged" that focuses on individual social and economic circumstances rather than race or sex. Specifically, it requires students seeking to be considered "disadvantaged" to provide a personal narrative detailing their specific economic hardships and systemic barriers, supported by a net worth statement, to demonstrate disadvantage based on their own experiences. The bill also amends various statutes related to graduate student financial aid, student programs, and loan programs, shifting the focus from minority-specific initiatives to those benefiting disadvantaged students, and in some cases, increasing the percentage of economically disadvantaged pupils required for certain school district programs.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (20)
Steve Nass (R)*,
Romaine Quinn (R)*,
Cory Tomczyk (R)*,
Eric Wimberger (R)*,
Elijah Behnke (R),
Calvin Callahan (R),
Barbara Dittrich (R),
Joy Goeben (R),
Chanz Green (R),
Brent Jacobson (R),
Dan Knodl (R),
Paul Melotik (R),
Dave Murphy (R),
Jeff Mursau (R),
Amanda Nedweski (R),
Jerry O'Connor (R),
William Penterman (R),
Jim Piwowarczyk (R),
Duke Tucker (R),
Chuck Wichgers (R),
Last Action
Action ordered immediately messaged (on 02/18/2026)
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