Introduced
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To revise a law that requires school districts that run a budget deficit to adopt a deficit elimination plan approved by the state, by adding a “pre-plan” provision for a district shown to be experiencing financial stress by the reports and processes proposed by House Bill 4325 and related bills. Also, to establish an “enhanced deficit elimination plan” for a district that fails to meet a regular deficit elimination plan. The bill is part of a package comprised of House Bills 4325 to 4330 intended to create an “early warning system” for school district with financial problems.
Referred to the Committee on Financial Liability Reform
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered
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To require the state to include an academic reform plan in the "enhanced" deficit elimination plans this package prescribes for chronically overspending school districts.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To require additional reports on overspending districts to be submitted to the legislature.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 60 to 49 (details)
To revise a law that requires overspending school districts to adopt a deficit elimination plan approved by the state. Among other things the bill would require these plans to be posted online and include an academic reform plan, require additional disclosures to the legislature, and prescribe "enhanced" deficit elimination plans for chronically overspending districts. It would also give the Department of Education explicit authority to withhold state school aid payments to an overspending district. This is part of a package comprised of House Bills 4325 to 4330 intended to create an “early warning system” for school district with financial problems.
Referred to the Committee on Education
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the Senate 25 to 12 (details)
To revise a law that requires overspending school districts to adopt a deficit elimination plan approved by the state. Among other things the bill would require these plans to be posted online and include an academic reform plan, require additional disclosures to the legislature, and prescribe "enhanced" deficit elimination plans for chronically overspending districts. It would also give the Department of Education explicit authority to withhold state school aid payments to an overspending district. This is part of a package comprised of House Bills 4325 to 4330 intended to create an “early warning system” for school district with financial problems.
Passed in the House 61 to 47 (details)
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
