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House Education backs funding to modernize State Board of Education operations
Summary
Committee members supported funding to clear a backlog of State Board rules and to increase the board’s capacity and member compensation, while expressing concern about a separate $4 million one‑time transformation request.
The House Education Committee on Feb. 25 voiced support for a request to fund the State Board of Education so it can update rules, hire needed staff and address a backlog of governance work. Members said the Board has shouldered increasing responsibilities but no longer has ready access to department resources it previously relied on.
Members said the board’s rulebook needs a systematic review to remove outdated…
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