AN ACT INCREASING EDUCATION COST-SHARING GRANTS FOR RURAL TOWNS.

SB 589 revises the formula used to calculate education cost-sharing grants for rural towns, increasing the amount these communities receive. It directly affects school districts in rural areas that rely on state funding to cover education costs. The bill adjusts how the state calculates grants to better reflect the higher expenses rural schools face, such as transportation and infrastructure. This is a concrete change to the existing funding formula, not a new program.