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Senate committee advances a package of education bills; votes at a glance
Summary
A Senate education subcommittee moved several bills to the calendar, including measures on pregnancy accommodations, postsecondary scholarships for students with disabilities, robotics funding, Purple Star recognition for military‑connected schools, and a requirement that schools accept cash at events.
A Senate education subcommittee advanced a group of bills addressing a range of K‑12 and postsecondary education issues and moved each to the committee calendar. The measures included accommodations for pregnant and recently postpartum students at public colleges, a scholarship program for students in Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary (CTP) programs, access to Perkins funding for robotics teams, a Purple Star recognition for military‑connected schools, and a requirement that schools accept legal tender for event admissions.
Senator Taylor reported that Senate File 12…
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