BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 2721: Basic education

Modifying basic education provisions.

Summary

Revises school district enrichment levies to either $2,500 per pupil or the 2018 voter approved levy, reduced by the state property tax rate if the selected levy rate exceeds $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed value plus the state property tax rate.
Increases the threshold below which school districts qualify for state Local Effort Assistance funding from $1,500 per pupil to $2,100 per pupil.
Removes transportation vehicle enrichment levies and limits on administrator salaries from local enrichment levy restrictions.
Removes requirement for pre-approval of local enrichment levies by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Delays the requirement that districts meet K-3 class size ratios until the 2019-20 school year.
Excludes choice transfers and prekindergarten students from the definition of "resident student."

From the House Bill Analysis 2018 (HB 2721), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to modifying basic education funding provisions;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 12, 2018First reading, referred to Appropriations (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

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