Update at 11:40 pm Monday, March 25th: Despite the fact that 0 districts and 0 education advocates voiced support of the bad education policy bill (House Substitute for SB 16), it has gained favorable approval 63-60. Final vote tomorrow. This is a narrow margin, so if you haven’t contacted your...
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SB 16 and Special Education
We received a question via message this morning regarding how SB 16 affects special education. We’re guessing other people have the same question, so we’re sharing our edited answer here. SB 16 removes the goal of the state funding 92% of excess special education costs. Although the legislature hasn’t been...
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No comments March 26 Action Alert – House Sub for SB16 and Sub for HB 2395
Despite the fact that 0 districts and 0 education advocates voiced support of the bad education policy bill (House Substitute for SB 16), it gained favorable approval 63-60 after 11:30 pm last night. It takes 63 votes to pass a bill in the House, so please contact your legislator and...
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No comments CJ Online Article on School Funding Conflict
This plan will not and should not pass constitutional muster. They are already reneging on the promises they made just last year, and they’re basing it on a possible future recession. That is not adequate grounds. Anyone casting a vote for this bill should be absolutely prohibited from talking about...
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