School funding calculations should be the last three-year running average or the current enrollment, whichever is highest
HB 5192 clarifies that the School Access Safety Fund's per-pupil funding calculation must use the higher of either the last three-year average enrollment or the current year's enrollment. This change ensures funding levels remain stable during temporary enrollment declines, preventing reductions in allocated funds. County school boards receiving these safety-related funds will use this method to determine their per-pupil allocation. The bill specifically amends existing law for the School Access Safety Fund, which supports school safety projects.
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in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2026
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Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2026
Last action Feb 4, 2026
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Feb 4, 2026
Committee
To House Education
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Committee
To Education then Finance
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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District
P
Ray Canterbury
RRepublican
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Elliott Pritt
RRepublican
Co
Roy Cooper
RRepublican
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