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Committee hears multiple funding requests: scholarships, classroom software, arts and career‑tech proposals
Summary
Lawmakers presented a package of requests for appropriation: scholarship increases, continuation of a statewide writing/research license, an arts educator expansion, rural engagement supports and a $65 million CTE capital grant proposal.
The Public Education Subcommittee heard a series of requests for appropriation (RFAs) from lawmakers and program representatives. The committee did not vote on these requests during the hearing; presenters described program goals, amounts requested and intended uses.
Key requests presented:
- Carson Smith Opportunity Scholarship — Senator Fillmore asked for $4,000,000 ongoing to address a waiting list created after Carson Smith funding was combined with the Special Needs Opportunity Scholarship. "This is a simple ask," Fillmore said, describing the program’s 20‑year history and the current waiting list.
- Scribble statewide license (writing and research platform) — Senator Fillmore and school librarians described a statewide Scribble license purchased with ESSER funds that has supported student research and allowed teachers to "see the work" behind writing assignments. Student Melissa Young described the platform as “absolutely vital” to her…
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