Delaying implementation of revisions to the school levy lid. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Changing provisions relating to school district excess levies. )
Summary
Delays for one year changes to the formulas for calculating school districts' maximum maintenance and operation levy authority, and corresponding local effort assistance.
Requires districts to submit a report to the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction detailing the programs and activities to be supported by a maintenance and operation levy, prior to submittal to the voters for approval.
Declares that enrichment beyond the state-provided funding in the omnibus appropriations act for the basic education program components under basic education funding statutes is a permitted use of maintenance and operation levies.
Requires school districts to establish a separate sub-fund for levy revenues.
From the Engrossed House Bill Report (ESB 5023), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗