Funding-factor cap amendment fails in Senate education committee
A proposal to cap school partnership funding using a statewide average funding factor was debated and failed in the Senate Education Committee after roll-call votes. Supporters said the change helps more schools finish projects; opponents warned it could let districts drive up averages and reduce equity.
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The Senate Education Committee voted down House Bill 12-54 after extended debate on a proposed amendment that would set the partnership funding cap using the statewide average of funding factors.
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