- As we noted earlier, the bill now mandates abstinence-only sex ed.
- Limits districts to spending gifted aid on gifted programs, effectively resulting in another $160 million cut to districts. since the state won’t replace the gifted money for districts.
- Lets homeschoolers participate in the state’s early college entry programs (though it’s not clear if the money will come from district of residence or not)
- Allows e-schools to get Career-Tech money. It remains to be seen how you can teach woodworking remotely.
- Attempts to fund preschool for individuals below 200% of poverty with $5 million given to public or private entities. [Read more…]
House makes changes to education policy in budget amendments
Today, the House Finance Committee adopted its final amendments to the state’s two-year budget, incorporating dozens of new amendments, many of them around education.
Highlights: