Committee approves new school‑fee framework, creating defined non‑fee core courses and fee exceptions

Feb 5, 2025

The committee adopted a substitute to HB 344 that defines a set of ‘non‑fee’ core courses, allows reasonable fees for other courses and extracurriculars, requires transparency of fees, and creates a pathway for students to graduate without paying fees.

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The House Education Standing Committee adopted Substitute 1 to HB 344, “School Fee Amendments,” and then voted unanimously to recommend the substitute favorably to the floor after extended discussion and public comment.

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