Bill
H 4559
Overview: Bill Number: H 4559, Title: School Millage, Status: Referred to Committee on Ways and Means, Introduced: October 02, 2025, Classification: billPurpose and Intent: This bi
Overview: Bill Number: H 4559, Title: School Millage, Status: Referred to Committee on Ways and Means, Introduced: October 02, 2025, Classification: bill
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to address the funding challenges faced by public schools by modifying the school millage system. The goal is to provide more stable and equitable funding sources for K-12 education.
Key Provisions:
- Increases the maximum allowable school millage rate from 20 mills to 25 mills
- Requires a minimum school millage rate of 18 mills across all school districts
- Establishes a state-level fund to supplement school district budgets with low property tax bases
- Provides tax credits for businesses that contribute to local school district funds
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Public school districts and their students will benefit from increased and more stable funding
- Taxpayers in school districts may see higher property tax rates to support the increased millage
- Businesses that contribute to local school funds will receive tax credits
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill has been referred to the Committee on Ways and Means for further consideration
- If passed, the new school millage requirements and funding mechanisms would be implemented in the next fiscal year
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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