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HB 2164

Public school funding; certain funding calculations.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Josh Cole and 1 co-sponsor

Bill modifies Virginia public school funding calculations; subcommittee recommended rejection but bill remains in Appropriations Committee.

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Bill Summary · HB 2164

Legislative bill overview

HB 2164 modifies how Virginia calculates public school funding, though the specific funding formula changes are not detailed in the available legislative history. The bill was introduced by Delegates Paul Milde and Josh Cole and referred to the House Appropriations Committee for evaluation.

Why is this important

School funding formulas directly affect educational resources, teacher salaries, facility maintenance, and student services across Virginia districts. Changes to these calculations can shift funding between wealthy and under-resourced school systems, making this a consequential education policy matter.

Potential points of contention

  • Unclear what specific funding calculations are being altered and which districts benefit or lose resources
  • The subcommittee's recommendation to "lay on the table" suggests potential concerns about the proposal's merit or timing
  • Without seeing the bill's text, it's unclear whether changes address equity gaps or create new disparities in school funding

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

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