Relating to the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the Foundation School Program, including an adjustment in those amounts to reflect inflation.
HB 595 would adjust the basic funding amounts and guaranteed yield for public schools under the state's Foundation School Program to account for inflation. This change ensures school districts receive annual funding increases that match rising costs, directly affecting public school budgets. The bill modifies the state's school finance formula to automatically adjust these amounts based on inflation data. The adjustment aims to maintain the real value of school funding over time without requiring new legislative action each year.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 3, 2025
Last action Mar 3, 2025
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Mar 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to Public Education
lower
Mar 3, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Donna Howard
DDemocratic
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