Action is expected next week on SSA. Contact legislators this weekend and early in the week. Request a per-pupil increase of at least 5% given high inflation and low per-pupil increases over the past decade. See this Calls to Action for more information.

In this UEN Weekly Report from the 2023 Legislative Session, find information about: School Choice HF 68 Passed and Signed by the Governor; School Funding: SSB 1081 Introduced in the Senate; SSB 1076 Education Standards Flexibility Introduced; Subcommittee Action on Other Bills and Bills Introduced; Advocacy Action Steps for This Week: Key Messages on School Funding; and more.

In tonight’s action, the House amended and passed HF 68 Education Savings Accounts. The Senate’s version, SF 94, was amended to match and passed. The bill now heads to the Governor.

Bills with new numbers are being considered in the House (HF 68) and Senate (SF 94) on Education Savings Accounts. Since these bills are moving quickly, advocacy actions must be taken this weekend and Monday.

In this UEN Weekly Report: School Choice Committee Action in both Chambers; State Budget Impact of HF 68/SF 94; Governor’s Budget Recommendation: Highlight on Surpluses; Subcommittee Action on Other Bills; Bills Introduced and Subcommittees Assigned; Advocacy Action Steps for This Week and Resources to help