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Lawmakers and board officials warn districts after class‑size rule timeline leaves gap
Summary
Board leaders told House Education that Act 73 sets class size minimums to take effect July 1, but the State Board is directed to begin rulemaking on Aug. 1, 2026 — a timing mismatch that has left districts uncertain about budgeting and staffing.
State Board of Education leaders and House Education members flagged on Jan. 27 a timing problem in Act 73 that they said is creating confusion for school districts preparing budgets and staffing plans.
"The way Act 73 is written, the class size minimums go into effect this July, but yet [the] state board of ed isn't directed to commence rulemaking until August," said Jennifer Dex Samuelson, chair of the State Board of Education.…
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