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Subcommittee rejects restoring dedicated formula funding for CTE student leadership groups

Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee · February 10, 2026
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Summary

Representative Auxier’s proposal to restore a formula line for career and technical education student leadership organizations (1% of the appropriation) failed after debate over last year’s negotiated change; proponents cited student experience benefits while opponents cited prior committee decisions and LEA discretion.

Representative Tiara Auxier moved on Feb. 10 to direct staff to draft statutory language restoring formula funding for CTE student leadership organizations, specifying an amount not to exceed 1% of the total appropriation and distribution based on agency share of state membership. Supporters said the change restores a visible, dedicated line for groups such as FFA, FBLA, HOSA and DECA and improves student experiences in applied…

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