As You May Recall,
The House (HB0662) and Senate (SB0714) versions of the state intervention bill had several differences, including the types of interventions and roles of current school board members going forward. Each bill passed its respective chamber, but ultimately, lawmakers could not find a consensus on one bill. This means that neither version was passed into law before the General Assembly adjourned for the remainder of the year.
Both bills may be brought before the General Assembly again next year, and neither will have to go through the normal legislative process again, as the bills were not defeated this year. This means that either bill or a consensus bill can be voted on as early as January of 2026.
In the meantime, the state has tentatively allocated $6 million to conduct an external forensic audit of MSCS, which will include a focus on spending, contracts, staffing, and several other areas that have been points of concern for state lawmakers. This audit will go into effect as soon as possible and will likely conclude before any legislation is brought back to the General Assembly.
