Relates to the calculation of selected operating aid per pupil for the Boquet Valley central school district

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Matt Simpson

Bill A 3564 changes how Boquet Valley CSD's operating aid per pupil is calculated, potentially altering its state aid and annual budgeting.

REFERRED TO EDUCATION

Bill Summary: Assembly Bill A 3564

Overview

A 3564 is an Assembly bill introduced on January 28, 2025, titled “Relates to the calculation of selected operating aid per pupil for the Boquet Valley central school district.” The bill seeks to modify how certain operating aid per pupil funds are calculated for Boquet Valley Central School District. The specific calculation changes, criteria, and mechanics would be detailed in the bill’s text, which is not provided in the materials available here.

Purpose and scope

The core intent, as reflected by the title, is to alter the method used to compute a subset of operating aid per pupil allocations specifically for Boquet Valley CSD.

The targeted nature suggests the provision would adjust factors or formulas used to determine per-pupil aid amounts for this district, potentially addressing district-specific needs or circumstances.

Provisions and changes (as indicated by the title)

The exact provisions, such as which components of operating aid per pupil would be revised (e.g., factors, thresholds, weighting, or supplemental adjustments), are not included in the provided materials.

The bill would be expected to specify:

The affected aid category or per-pupil metric
The calculation methodology or formulas
Any transitional rules, effective dates, or sunset provisions
Administrative responsibilities (e.g., role of the Department of Education in implementation)

Affected entities

Primary: Boquet Valley Central School District, which would be subject to the revised per-pupil operating aid calculation.

Potential indirect effects: The revised calculation could influence the district’s overall state aid profile and may interact with statewide funding formulas or related district-level budgeting, depending on how the formula is structured in the full text.

Legislative status and timeline

Introduced: January 28, 2025

Current status: Referred to the Education committee (listed twice in the materials, but effectively indicates referral for consideration).

Sponsor: Assemblymember Matthew Simpson (primary).

Related legislation

Companion bills: S 4443 (Senate).

Related/preceding bill: A 10481 (prior-session).

These connections may indicate parallel or revised proposals in other sessions or chambers.

Practical implications and next steps

If enacted, Boquet Valley CSD would implement the new per-pupil operating aid calculation according to the bill’s provisions, which could affect annual state aid revenue and district budgeting.

The bill would need committee approval and subsequent floor approval in the Assembly; if passed, it would move to the Senate (or related procedural path) for consideration, with potential Governor action thereafter. Further text is needed to assess fiscal impact and implementation timing.