Dick says the bill is a work in progress but is a needed response to criticism that the state is punishing struggling districts instead of helping improve rural Alaska schools. The oversight process, Dick argues, is so broken that it needs to be removed completely.
Slotnick said that would create uncertainty and constitutional concerns, unless the Legislature simultaneously approves new regulations for the state to follow.
The committee resumes Monday morning with testimony from Education Commissioner Mike Hanley.
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