Education director outlines 2026 legislative wins and flags emergency rules for 8th‑grade athletics

May 19, 2026

Director Katie Snow told the board that major 2026 bills — including Pathways Matter and educator‑quality measures — passed both chambers; she warned that House File 2591 requires the board to adopt emergency rules by Aug. 1 related to eighth‑grade participation in high‑school athletics.

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Director Katie Snow delivered the Department of Education’s legislative report, summarizing education policy advances from the 2026 session and immediate rulemaking requirements for the board.

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