Friday, March 21, 2014

State lawmakers could begin negotiations on school 'snow days' bill today

State lawmakers hope to resolve today a plan to give relief to school districts that have missed several weeks of school due to winter weather. The Senate decided Thursday not to back away from its proposed plan, which the House refused to accept earlier this week. Since the two chambers are at odds on the issue, the Senate named its members to a conference committee made up of representatives from both chambers that will try to negotiate a compromise. The House is expected to announce its conferees this morning. The committee could begin its work shortly afterwards.

For the story, visit The Herald Leader online.