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HF 222

A bill for an act allocating hotel and motel taxes to schools that begin school calendar years after Labor Day, creating an alternate school start date fund, and making appropriations.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Timi Brown-Powers and 2 co-sponsors

Bill HF 222 allocates hotel and motel taxes to fund schools starting after Labor Day, promoting later academic calendars and enhancing educational resources.

Introduced, referred to Education.
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Bill Summary · HF 222

Summary of Bill HF 222

Bill Number: HF 222
Introduced On: February 06, 2025
Status: Introduced, referred to Education
Classification: Bill
Subject Areas: Hotels and Motels, Labor Day, School Calendars, Schools, Taxation

Purpose and Intent

Bill HF 222 aims to allocate hotel and motel taxes to support schools that begin their academic calendar after Labor Day. The bill establishes an alternate school start date fund to provide financial resources to eligible school districts and accredited nonpublic schools, thereby promoting a later start to the school year.

Key Provisions

  1. Eligibility for Funding:

    • Schools (both public and accredited nonpublic) must start their academic calendar after Labor Day to qualify for funding.
    • Schools must meet the instructional hour requirements as defined in existing law.

  2. Instructional Hours Requirement:

    • Schools using the hours of instruction standard must complete 1,080 hours of instruction within the calendar year, as if they began on August 23, with allowances for inclement weather days.

  3. Establishment of the Alternate School Start Date Fund:

    • A new fund will be created in the state treasury, managed by the Department of Education.
    • Funds will be distributed to eligible schools on a pro rata basis.

  4. Financial Management:

    • Funds received by school districts will be deposited into their general fund and classified as miscellaneous income, but will not be included in the calculation of district cost.

  5. Rule Adoption:

    • The Department of Education is tasked with adopting rules to administer the provisions of this bill.

  6. Tax Remittance:

    • The bill mandates that state-imposed taxes collected from August 23 through Labor Day will be remitted to the alternate school start date fund.

Impact

  • Affected Entities:

    • School districts and accredited nonpublic schools that choose to start their academic year after Labor Day will benefit from this funding.
    • The bill may influence school calendar decisions, encouraging more schools to adopt a later start date.

  • Financial Implications:

    • The allocation of hotel and motel taxes to schools could provide significant additional funding, although specific dollar amounts are not detailed in the bill.

Procedural Aspects

  • The bill was introduced on February 6, 2025, and has been referred to the Education Committee for further consideration. The timeline for further legislative action is not specified.

This summary provides a comprehensive overview of HF 222, highlighting its purpose, key provisions, and potential impact on education funding and school calendar practices.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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