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Committee backs bill creating advanced‑opportunity facilitator, limits use of funds for staffing

Senate Education Committee
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Summary

Senate Bill 278, which defines a district-level advanced‑opportunity facilitator and clarifies permissible use of advanced opportunity funds (keeping 75% directed to students), passed the Senate Education Committee as amended, 13–1.

The Senate Education Committee voted to advance Senate Bill 278 as amended, a measure that creates a district position — an "advanced opportunity facilitator" — to help students and families access advanced learning opportunities and coordinate between districts and higher education. The committee adopted an amendment clarifying that the Advanced Opportunity Act’s intent remains intact: at least 75% of advanced…

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