14 Public Education Funding Does Well HB 265 Charter School Agreements and Renewals (Snow) Would have required all charter schools to have a 5 year renewal period. HB 396 Paid Professional Hours for Educators (Moss) Provides $64 million one-time funds from the Public Education Economic Stabilization Restricted Account to give teachers 4 days paid professional development. SB 191 Regulatory Sandbox in Education (Fillmore) Permits an LEA to adopt research-based innovations for up to 3 years, even if they require waivers from board rule. Innovations may permit the LEA to expend up to 35% of state-restricted funds in other ways, as long as the LEA continues to meet its MOE requirements. Outlines necessities in applying, demonstrating interest, etc. HB 475 Use of Public Education Stabilization Account One-time Funding (Last) Provides $91 million for LEAs to spend on capital and technology from the Public Education Economic Stabilization Restricted Account. This will be distributed on a base plus per student formula. HB 481 Education Reporting Amendments (Pulsipher) Eliminates two legislatively required reports. It eliminates certain provisions of the literacy proficiency plan and eliminates an assessment and reporting requirement for LEAs participating in the Digital Teaching and Learning Grant Program. • $383 Million Increase—Education spending increased 9% overall • WPU 6% increase • LRF 7% increase • $64M for Teacher Professional Development Days (see HB 394) • $91M for capital and technology (see HB 475) UAPCS Legislative Summary
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