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6/06/2025
The 89th Legislature in the books. The major testing reform bill, HB 4, died, but bills on student discipline, library materials, and parental rights are on the governor’s desk.
6/06/2025
With the Legislature finally adjoined and legislative funding for the next biennium set, the TRS Board met to set TRS-ActiveCare rates for the coming year.
6/03/2025
Having finally adjourned, the 89th Legislature is now in the history books. Here’s a quick look at the fate of several major bills.
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