Wednesday’s education committee agenda approved HSB 242 Charter Schools, moving it to the House Calendar. Contact your Representatives and ask them to vote no on Charter Schools that are founded by an outside group, without school board approval. See the Call to Action linked below with contact information, talking points and more.
Wednesday’s education committee agenda lists HSB 242 Charter Schools on the agenda. Contact your Representative on the Committee and ask them to vote no on Charter Schools that are founded by an outside group, without school board approval. See the Call to Action linked below with contact information, talking points and more.
The House and Senate Committees approved proposals on school funding yesterday, moving them forward for floor consideration. The Senate is expected to debate their bill, SF 269, today (Tuesday, February 9, 2021) and send it over to the House. The 30-day deadline for enacting the school funding bill is looming, so expect these bills to be debated and difference resolved this week.
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.