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HB 6213

AN ACT CONCERNING REIMBURSEMENT TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS FOR FORMER MAGNET SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO ENROLL IN A PUBLIC SCHOOL AFTER OCTOBER FIRST.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Carol Hall

HB 6213 requires state reimbursement to school districts when magnet school students transfer to public schools after October 1st to address mid-year enrollment-based funding losses.

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Bill Summary · HB 6213

Legislative bill overview

HB 6213 would establish a reimbursement mechanism for school districts when students who previously attended magnet schools enroll in public schools after October 1st. The bill addresses funding disparities that arise from mid-year transfers out of magnet programs, which typically receive dedicated state funding based on enrollment counts taken early in the school year.

Why is this important

Magnet schools operate on enrollment-based funding formulas, often determined by October 1st counts for state aid purposes. When students leave magnet programs mid-year, districts lose that funding but must still educate the enrolling students in their receiving schools, creating budget pressures. This bill seeks to equalize the financial burden across districts and ensure adequate resources follow students regardless of program transfers.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact uncertainty: The bill lacks specifics on reimbursement amounts, eligibility thresholds, or total state budget implications, making it difficult to assess true costs
  • Magnet program viability concerns: Reimbursing districts for mid-year departures could incentivize magnet school enrollment reductions and threaten specialized program sustainability if enrollment becomes volatile
  • Defining "former magnet school students": The bill doesn't clarify if this applies only to voluntary transfers, forced transitions due to program closure, or all departures regardless of circumstance

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

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