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Committee sends EFA reporting bill to interim study after debate over scope and audit language
Summary
HB1578, which would impose expanded reporting requirements on Education Freedom Accounts, was referred to interim study (ITL) after members split 10–8. Supporters of transparency urged more data; opponents said the bill’s language is overly broad and could conflict with LBA audit procedures.
The committee voted 10–8 to recommend ITL (inexpedient to legislate) on HB1578, legislation that would add definitions and reporting requirements for Education Freedom Accounts (EFA).
Representative Popovich, who moved ITL, argued the bill’s reporting provisions exceed what is required of public schools and contain broadly worded requests…
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