Enacts the "our school our rules act"
This bill prohibits the state from mandating that school districts share resources, operations, or instructional services with other districts through "regionalization plans." It directly affects all local school districts by blocking state-imposed requirements to join such plans, preserving their autonomy over budgeting and governance. The law voids existing regulations requiring regionalization and ensures districts cannot be forced to participate, though voluntary partnerships remain allowed. It specifically targets state directives from the education department or board of regents related to shared services.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
upper
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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