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House adopts HB 839 after debate over after‑school grants to private and religious providers
Summary
The House adopted the committee of conference report on House Bill 839, a 2024 budget adjustment that includes flood relief and a new after‑school and summer learning fund to deliver grants directly to private and religious providers. Lawmakers warned the change could expose the state to discrimination claims and litigation; the measure passed on a roll call, 129–9.
The House adopted the committee of conference report on House Bill 839, a 2024 budget adjustment act (BAA) that includes flood relief and creates a new fund to send after‑school and summer learning grants directly to private and religious providers.
Members debated the measure before a roll‑call vote. Member from Norwich opposed the provision that would require the Agency of Education (AOE) to administer a second, parallel grant program, saying it risks sending public tax dollars to…
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