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Sioux Falls School District reviews key bills: funding, property valuations and opt-out vote proposal among priorities
Summary
District legislative liaison Mr. Veek briefed the board on several bills the district is tracking: an amendment request to raise the proposed school funding increase from 1.25% to 3% (Senate Bill 55), neutral stance on a bill limiting owner-occupied valuation growth (SB216), opposition to a bill requiring votes for school opt-outs (SB208), and a
The Sioux Falls School District received an update on state legislation the district is monitoring as lawmakers approach the session’s final weeks.
Mr. Veek (district legislative liaison) told the board the district is watching several bills and asked members to contact legislators. He said the district opposes five bills this session, has sought an amendment to one and is neutral on another.
Senate Bill 55: Funding amendment request. Veek said the district asked that Senate Bill 55, the governor’s proposal that would provide a 1.25% increase in school funding, be amended to a…
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