AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT
HB 8157 changes how the state calculates its contribution to the poverty loss stabilization fund, which supports school districts serving high-poverty communities. It amends the state's share statute to adjust the formula used for determining funding levels. This directly affects school districts in low-income areas that rely on this fund to offset revenue shortfalls. The key provision modifies the calculation method, potentially altering the amount of state aid these districts receive. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2026
Last action Apr 28, 2026
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Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Apr 28, 2026
Committee
04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Feb 27, 2026
Introduced
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance
lower
4 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Evan Shanley
DDemocratic
P
Jason Knight
DDemocratic
P
Jennifer Boylan
DDemocratic
P
Justine Caldwell
DDemocratic
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