Action on school funding occurred today in both the Senate and the House. House Democrats have called for a public hearing, scheduled for this Thursday morning at 11 a.m. With challenging weather ahead, we are encouraging people to leave written comments which go into the record of the Public Hearing. See the Call to Action linked below for more information, talking points, and the link to share your comments.

The House Appropriations Committee introduced a school funding proposal yesterday afternoon, and a subcommittee is scheduled for Monday.

This UEN Weekly Report from the 2025 Legislative Session includes: 2% SSA is on the Senate Calendar; Governors Bill on TSS, Out-of-State Expenditure Reimbursement, Salary for IPERS Returning Retirees, etc. is Introduced; Governor’s Math Initiative (and Civics) is Introduced; Cell Phone and Chronic Absenteeism Subcommittees in the Senate; Charter School Grab for TSS Funding Subcommittee in the House; Advocacy Actions for the Week; and Bill Tracker Detailing Actions on Committees, Subcommittees & New Bills for the Week

This UEN Weekly Report from the 2025 Legislative Session includes: 2% SSA moves out of Senate Education Committee; Governor’s Cell Phone Bill is Introduced; Civics Test Graduation Requirement and School Start Date Flexibility Bills; Senate and House Education Committee Action; Advocacy Actions for the Week; Bill Tracker Detailing Actions on Committees, Subcommittees & New Bills for the Week

In this Weekly Report, find details about the Governor’s Budget Recommendations: SSA and PK; ESA Update: Enrollment and Cost; Assumptions in the Governor’s Budget; Subcommittee Motion: Civics Test for Graduation; Advocacy Resources: Advocacy Handbook and List of Legislative Forums; Advocacy Actions for the Week; Bill Tracker Detailing Actions on Committees, Subcommittees & New Bills for the Week; plus more