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House approves $27,000 sparsity increase for small, remote school districts
2531976 · March 10, 2025
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Summary
Lawmakers passed Senate Bill 70 to increase the sparsity benefit for the state's smallest and most remote schools by about $27,000 for 12 eligible districts. Sponsors said the change helps districts with extensive transportation and fixed costs remain open.
The House passed Senate Bill 70 to increase the maximum sparsity benefit available to the state's most remote small school districts.
Representative Hunt, sponsor on the floor, said the change responds to testimony from superintendents and education and appropriations committees: the cap…
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