State senators from Prince George’s County approved a bill giving County Executive Rushern Baker more control over the county school system, though the proposal is a far cry from Baker’s original takeover plans.

Under the bill, the system’s $1.7 billion in funding would remain in the hands of the county school board. Four new voting members would be added, with the county executive appointing three and the county council appointing one. The executive would also appoint the board’s chair and vice chair, though the latter would have to be a board member already elected by the voters.