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House approves education budget amendments; ELL software line item pulled
Summary
House Bill 5012, a package of public education budget amendments including a 1.8% WPU increase and CARES Act education appropriations, passed the House after an amendment to remove $3 million for statewide ELL software licensing was adopted.
House Bill 5012, described by sponsor Representative Eliason as the culmination of committee work and adjustments tied to COVID-19 revenue estimates, passed the House on June 18 after floor amendments.
Rep. Eliason told members HB 5012 provides a net increase in public education funding (including enrollment growth) and sets the WPU at $3,596, an increase he said equates to roughly $60.5 million or 1.8% in the WPU value. The bill also directs…
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