Committee advances permissive constitutional amendment allowing multi‑county school boards
The committee gave a favorable report to HB 380, which would allow contiguous counties to form permissive multi‑county school boards while preserving each system and requiring local approval and impact studies; supporters said the change could reduce administrative costs and shift funds to classrooms.
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Representative Collins presented House Bill 380 as a permissive constitutional amendment to allow contiguous counties to form a multi‑county school board if local voters and boards approve the change. Collins said the proposal is voluntary, would not force school closures, and aims to achieve economies of scale so more funding reaches classrooms.
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