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Lawmakers warn FY2027 cuts to higher education and schools could strain programs; committee advances maintenance packet
Summary
Members criticized ongoing 5% reductions and lost enrollment funding for higher education and public schools, warning of program cuts (nursing, CTE, GME) and potential workforce impacts even as JFAC moved the packets forward with due‑pass recommendations.
The Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee advanced the State Board of Education and public school support maintenance packets after several members warned the proposed reductions would threaten nursing residencies, career‑technical education, and K‑12 operating budgets.
Kevin Campbell, budget analyst for the State Board of Education functional area, presented the packet that covers colleges, universities,…
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