Bill > HB06866

This bill implements several education-related budget recommendations, primarily focusing on transportation grants, student engagement, advanced course access, and health insurance for retired teachers. Specifically, the bill modifies transportation grant calculations by adjusting the language around proportional reductions for fiscal years starting in 2024, establishes a new Learner Engagement and Attendance Program to provide grants to school districts for home visiting programs aimed at reducing chronic absenteeism, and creates a fee-waiver grant program to help high-need high school students access advanced courses. The bill also updates policies for advanced course enrollment, ensuring multiple pathways for student participation beyond just academic performance. Additionally, it makes changes to health insurance subsidies for retired teachers, including adjusting state contribution percentages and establishing reporting requirements. The bill will take effect at different times for different sections, with most provisions becoming effective on July 1, 2025, or July 1, 2026, and some changes taking effect immediately upon passage. The overall goal appears to be improving educational opportunities, reducing absenteeism, and supporting both current and retired educational professionals.

Budget and Finance, Education

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