Future of education bill uncertain after rural lawmakers raise early objections

Reps. CJ McCormick, D-Bethel, left, Bryce Edgmon, I-Dillingham, center, and Neal Foster, D-Nome, speak during a House floor session on Feb. 19, 2024.

One of those members, Rep. Bryce Edgmon, I-Dillingham, said he was concerned about provisions added by the House Rules Committee last month. He voted against adopting the Rules Committee’s version of the bill, and said he came to the chamber Monday morning with an open mind. Edgmon said he was skeptical of a provision that would give teachers annual retention bonuses of up to $15,000, saying it could pit certified teachers and classified school staff against one another.

Rules Committee chair Rep. Craig Johnson, an Anchorage Republican, encouraged lawmakers to allow debate to go forward. Johnson argued it was at least worth talking through the merits of the bill.

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