Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Committee adopts amendment and sends HB 28 (charter startups) to the floor 11–4
Summary
Committee added an amendment to HB 28 ensuring newly formed Route 2 public charter school districts can receive initial per‑A and B entitlements and certain payments based on estimated first‑year attendance, with a clawback provision; the amended bill passed on a roll‑call vote, 11‑4.
House Bill 28, brought on behalf of the Board of Public Education, was considered during executive action. Staff said the bill would streamline the public charter school approval process and clarify funding mechanics. Representative Vertolio moved amendment HB0028.001.001 to address "Route 2" charter districts — those that would be created as a new independent public charter…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
