Relating to: requiring a school district consolidation study. (FE)

SB 655 requires the Department of Public Instruction to commission a comprehensive study of all school districts in the state to evaluate potential consolidation opportunities. The study must examine factors like school boundaries, facility conditions, student population trends, staffing, finances, and property values across every district. The resulting report, due within 10 months, must include specific consolidation recommendations with details on projected enrollment, geographic areas affected, and property values for each proposed change. This report will be submitted to the legislature to inform future decisions about school district structure and efficiency.