More than 830 new bills will take effect on Monday, Sept. 1, impacting many different aspects of life. We covered many during the legislative sessions, but several are worth mentioning again and are included below.

EDUCATION

SB 1 covers the state budget in education, including funding for school choice vouchers. SB 2 created the program but won’t take effect until the 2026-27 school year. HB 1586 made it easier for parents to download a vaccine exemption form. Previously, parents had to contact the state health department. SB 11 lets schools set aside time for prayer or religious study during class. And SB 12 bans diversity programs in K-12 schools and prohibits schools from supporting a student’s social transition using a different name or pronoun.

* SB 2: EDUCATION SAVINGS ACCOUNTS (s

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