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HI SB2846

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joy San Buenaventura

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for public school students with disabilities to include language addressing individualized accommodations and supports required during emergency situations or evacuations, if deemed appropriate by the IEP team.

  • Requires IEP teams to determine whether a student would need individualized accommodations or supports during emergencies when developing an initial IEP.

  • Mandates that school educational officers provide support to IEP teams in developing emergency accommodation language.

  • Requires the Department of Education to provide guidance to schools on how to support IEP teams in considering specific emergency accommodations, including for students with mobility impairments.

  • Excludes students with disabilities enrolled in nonpublic special education schools or programs from these requirements.

Legislative Description

Relating To Students With Disabilities.

Students with Disabilities

Last Action

Referred to EDU/HHS/PSM, WAM.

1/30/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/30/2026

Full Bill Text

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