New Rules for School-Recommended Student Support Programs

The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this bill would change how K-12 schools vet and promote outside support services, requiring districts to collect and report detailed demographic data on students served by these programs to the Department of Education.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

K-12 students

Students are the subjects of the support services and their demographic data would be collected and reported to the state.

Outside mentoring and support organizations

These organizations must undergo level 2 background screenings for all staff and provide diversity verification to be eligible for school referrals.

District school boards

Boards are responsible for vetting organizations, maintaining documentation, and ensuring compliance with the new reporting requirements.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill establishes new requirements for school districts that refer students to outside mentoring, counseling, or tutoring organizations. It mandates that these organizations must pass background checks and meet specific diversity standards, while requiring schools to publicly list all available support programs on their websites.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

If enacted, this bill would change how K-12 schools vet and promote outside support services, requiring districts to collect and report detailed demographic data on students served by these programs to the Department of Education.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do these rules apply to school-sponsored athletic coaches?

No, the background check requirement does not apply to off-campus, school-sponsored activities where students are under the direct supervision of school personnel, volunteers, or athletic coaches employed by the district.

What information must schools post online about support programs?

Schools must post the program name, a description, eligibility requirements, contact information for the coordinator, and the application process.

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Increased State Oversight of Local Partnerships

The bill shifts responsibility to district superintendents to provide granular, disaggregated student data to the state upon request, increasing state-level visibility into local school-community partnerships.

Department of Education District school boards