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House approves strategic‑planning bill for public education after multi‑hour amendment fight
Summary
Senate Bill 81, a strategic‑planning package for public education with amendments on community councils and parental involvement, passed the House 44‑25 after floor amendments and debates over funding and local control.
The House approved Senate Bill 81, a package of strategic‑planning provisions for public education, after extensive floor debate and a series of amendments addressing community councils, parental involvement and funding responsibilities.
Representative Franson, sponsor on the floor, described the bill as a major policy that outlines desired characteristics for public education, including efforts to attract and retain high‑quality teachers and to formalize community‑level involvement. He presented proposed amendments (including…
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