As we begin the new school year, districts across the state are waiting on a state budget. Legislators are expected to reconvene the week of September 11th – it was the expectation of the House and Senate leadership before their two week break that the state budget would be released upon their return.
While there is no legislative action to report, the weekly update still has you covered with regard to fun stuff to read at the beach over Labor Day. Every year we publish our legislative session summaries. These summaries break down every education-related bill – both statewide and local – that has become law. The summaries will be regularly updated to include the new budget and any other education-related legislation between now and the end of session. Click here to read this year’s session summary.
The Consortium of State School Boards Association’s (COSSBA) federal education report is taking a break as Congress is on its annual August recess. New updates will be published after Labor Day
The following are recent news articles, reports, and press releases on state and national education-related issues.