The House Education Committee returned after lunch on Thursday to review a strike-all amendment to S.133 that would continue PCB remediation with 100% funding. Completion dates for the program would be set for 2027.

Senator Campion joined the House Education Committee on Friday to discuss S.133. He began with proficiency-based learning and explained they were trying to determine if the actually had a “handle on what was out there.” This is what led, indirectly, to the curriculum audit idea that is in the bill.

Chairwoman Kitchel requested on Wednesday that Legislative Counsel walk through the provisions of S.133 that are relevant to the Senate Appropriations Committee.

On Tuesday the Senate Education Committee took up the latest draft of their Miscellaneous Education bill. Chairman Campion asked to start at the back of the bill, the sections dealing with the drivers education pilot project. He informed Senator Hashim the
Agency of Transportation has weighed in opposing the funding source.

On Wednesday, the Senate Education Committee took up the latest draft of their miscellaneous education bill. One of the major components of the bill is study on the compensation and staffing levels for the State Board of Education (SBE).