SB 1338: Education initiatives; Education Impact and Innovation Revolving Fund; competitive grants pool; State Department of Education to administer grant program; rubric. Effective date.
SB 1338 status: Introduced — HAs read (updated May 14, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialHere is a simple summary: The Senate is considering a bill to create a new pool of money for schools. Schools can compete for these grants to fund new, innovative projects. The State Department of Education will manage the program and use a clear set of rules to decide which schools receive the money....
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Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental benefit identified
Risks
- No direct impact on environmental policy identified.
Economy
Benefits
- Injects targeted capital into educational projects
- Encourages competitive innovation in the public sector
Risks
- Potential for administrative overhead costs
- Fiscal sustainability of the revolving fund is unclear
Society
Benefits
- Supports innovation in local educational programming
- Standardizes grant distribution through a rubric
Risks
- Risk of inequitable access if rubric favors specific school demographics
- Potential for grant criteria bias
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