Revision: Jan. 28, 2026, 2:26 p.m.
Senate Education Finance
January 28, 2026
2026-0378s
12/05
Amendment to SB 507
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT establishing a committee to study violence in schools directed at staff members and the obstacles to disciplining or expelling students in such circumstances.
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 Committee Established. There is established a committee to study violence in schools directed at staff members and the obstacles to disciplining or expelling students in such circumstances.
2 Membership and Compensation.
I. The members of the committee shall be as follows:
(a) One member of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.
(b) Three members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
II. Members of the committee shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the committee.
3 Duties. The committee shall consider state and federal laws relative to violence in schools directed at staff members, mental health concerns affecting students, potential liabilities for school districts, and the emotional and psychological trauma experienced by staff members who are required to continue interacting with their assailants following an incident.
4 Chairperson; Quorum. The members of the study committee shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the committee shall be called by the senate member. The first meeting of the committee shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section. Three members of the committee shall constitute a quorum.
5 Report. The committee shall report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the president of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, the senate clerk, the house clerk, the governor, and the state library on or before November 1, 2026.
6 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
2026-0378s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill establishes a committee to study violence in schools directed at staff members and the obstacles to disciplining or expelling students in such circumstances.