Update Feb. 5: Diversity plans HF 228 was approved by the House and sent over to the Senate. This indicates the House’s intent to work on provisions of the bill separately. It will take longer but allow advocates to continue connecting with their legislators about concerns. Keep discussing vouchers with House members in particular this week. Use the new information below to continue conversations.

In floor action tonight, the Senate amended and approved SF 159, Governor's School Choice Omnibus bill, on a vote of 26-21 with two senators excused. See this updated Call to Action for key details of the amendment, revised talking points, and directions to reach out to House members, asking for them to oppose SF 159 which includes vouchers, charter schools, and eliminates the ability of school districts with voluntary diversity plans to regulate open enrollment.

School choice and in-person learning discussions continue at the Statehouse. The Governor's Education Plan, SF 159, is scheduled for consideration in the Senate Ways and Means Committee at 11:30 on January 26, 2021. HSB 64 Diversity Plans and HF 103 Instructional Time are on the House Education Committee agenda scheduled to reconvene at 8:30 on January 26, 2021. Share these with others in your district and continue to reach out to legislators using talking points included here.

School choice and in-person learning discussions are heating up at the Statehouse with subcommittee and committee discussions scheduled for Monday, January 25, 2021. See the attached UEN Call to Action on Charters, Vouchers, Diversity Plans and Parent Option for In-Person Learning with all the details you need to know. Share these with others in your district and reach out to legislators this weekend and into next week using talking points included here.

Call to Action for UEN Members - Talking Points on Education Funding

Call to Action for UEN Members - Why Schools Need 3.75% SSA