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Senate advances pilot for private alternative schools after extended debate
Summary
Senate Bill 22, a pilot program to enable the state to partner with private alternative residential programs for at‑risk youth, was advanced to third reading after extended floor debate over funding, program scope, religious content and eligibility. Sponsor proposed $50,000; an amendment to raise it to $500,000 failed.
Senate Bill 22, introduced by Senator Stevenson, returned to the Senate floor for second reading on Jan. 29, 1996. The bill would authorize a pilot program allowing the State Board of Education to select private alternative schools (including residential 24‑hour programs) to serve certain at‑risk youth and to provide a limited education funding offset for participating students.
Sponsor’s case and scope: Stevenson said the bill is modeled on successful private intervention programs used by juvenile courts and that the pilot would allow the state to evaluate whether private alternatives could help youth who might be harmed by…
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