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HCR 78

DIRECTING THE PUBLIC EDUCATION FUNDING COMMISSION TO SUBMIT A REPORT WITH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE EQUITABLE COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUE IN DELAWARE.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Mara Gorman and 5 co-sponsors

Delaware directs education commission to recommend reforms for equitable property tax collection and school funding distribution across districts.

Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 13 On Its Merits
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Bill Summary · HCR 78

Legislative bill overview

HCR 78 is a concurrent resolution directing Delaware's Public Education Funding Commission to study and recommend ways to more equitably collect and distribute property tax revenue used for school funding. The bill essentially requests a formal examination of how property taxes—a primary funding source for Delaware schools—could be reformed to create more uniform educational resources across districts.

Why is this important

Property tax-based school funding often creates significant disparities between wealthy and lower-income districts, as property values and tax bases vary dramatically by location. This study could lead to structural reforms that either redistribute existing tax revenue more fairly or propose alternative funding mechanisms, directly affecting how much money individual school districts receive and potentially reducing educational inequities across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Local control concerns: Property tax reforms may reduce individual districts' autonomy over their own funding, creating tension between equity goals and community preferences for local control
  • Homeowner impact: Recommendations might suggest statewide tax adjustments or redistribution mechanisms that could affect property tax bills for homeowners differently depending on their district
  • Implementation costs: Any proposed changes could require state-level funding increases or administrative restructuring, raising questions about overall fiscal feasibility and other budget priorities

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

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