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SSB 1231

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the education system, including the funding and operation of the department for the blind, department of education, and state board of regents, and including contingent effective date provisions.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Overview: Bill Number: SSB 1231, Title: A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the education system, including the funding and operation of the department for t

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 647.
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Bill Summary · SSB 1231

Overview: Bill Number: SSB 1231, Title: A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the education system, including the funding and operation of the department for the blind, department of education, and state board of regents, and including contingent effective date provisions, Status: Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 647, Introduced: April 28, 2025

Purpose and Intent: This bill proposes appropriations and funding for the state's education system, including the Department for the Blind, the Department of Education, and the State Board of Regents. The goal is to ensure adequate resources and support for these key educational institutions and programs.

Key Provisions:
- Appropriates funds for the operations and programs of the Department for the Blind
- Allocates funding for the Department of Education, including for K-12 schools and teacher development
- Provides appropriations for the State Board of Regents to support the state's public universities

Affected Parties and Impacts:
- The Department for the Blind, which provides services and support for individuals who are blind or visually impaired
- The Department of Education, which oversees the state's K-12 public education system
- The State Board of Regents, which governs the state's public universities
- Students, teachers, and families who rely on the state's education system

Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill has been approved by the committee and renumbered as SF 647
- It will now move to the full legislature for further consideration and a vote

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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