Bill
AB 81
Overview: AB 81 is a bill related to excluding certain expenditures from the calculation of equalization aid for school districts.Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to exclude expen
Overview: AB 81 is a bill related to excluding certain expenditures from the calculation of equalization aid for school districts.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to exclude expenditures funded by voter-approved referenda from the shared costs used to determine equalization aid for school districts. This change is intended to ensure that districts are not penalized for raising additional local funds through referenda.
Key Provisions:
- Excludes expenditures funded by voter-approved referenda from the shared costs calculation for equalization aid
- Maintains the current formula for determining equalization aid, but removes referendum-approved funds from the shared cost figure
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would impact school districts that have passed referenda to raise additional local funding. By excluding those referendum-approved expenditures, the districts would not see a reduction in their equalization aid payments from the state.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: AB 81 was introduced in December 2024 and is currently in the legislative process, with Representative Dittrich added as a coauthor. The bill's next steps would be further consideration and potential passage by the legislature.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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