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Committee hears support for community schools bill; DOE flags budget tradeoffs
Summary
HB 754, which would fund community schools and a program manager position in DOE, drew broad support from nonprofits and teachers; DOE said it supports the model but asked that appropriations not adversely affect the governor‑approved budget. The committee deferred the bill for further consideration.
Witnesses at the Senate Committee on Education hearing urged support for House Bill 754, HD2, which would appropriate funds to the Department of Education to support community schools and establish a program manager position.
Proponents described community schools as hubs that coordinate community resources to support students and families, and they cited examples of improved attendance and academic…
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