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House Education members urge quicker review of agency maps, seek briefings on Act 73 and small-school impacts
Summary
Lawmakers on the House Education Committee debated when to move from listening to testimony to making decisions on Act 73 implementation, pressing for immediate review of Agency of Education maps, a detailed briefing on Appendix E, and clearer assurances for small rural schools.
Members of the House Education Committee debated how quickly to shift from taking testimony to making policy choices on implementing Act 73, pressing staff to produce and analyze redistricting maps while arranging more detailed briefings on task-force materials.
"The clock is ticking," said Speaker 7, urging the panel to "start grinding" on the maps Chris requested from the Agency of Education so the committee can work in parallel with ongoing testimony. Several members agreed that access to maps is central to understanding the statewide impact of any structural changes.
Committee members also asked for a granular briefing on the redistricting task force's Appendix E. Speaker 2 said the appendix contains critical data the committee needs to…
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