Senate finance committee adopts CS for HB 28, authorizes teacher loan pilot and a school energy grant program

May 16, 2026

The committee adopted a CS for HB 28 that creates a three-year pilot loan program for special-education and STEM teachers, directs a state energy grant program that would reimburse districts' three-year average energy expenditures (subject to appropriation) beginning in 2028, allows rehiring of retired teachers and aligns consolidation timing with hold-harmless policy.

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The Senate Finance Committee on May 16 adopted a committee substitute for House Bill 28 and set the bill aside for further consideration.

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