The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 45, aims to amend section 10-262j of the general statutes by repealing the limit on the amount a school district may reduce its budgeted appropriation for education. This change is intended to provide school districts with greater flexibility in managing their budgets in response to declines in the number of resident students enrolled or the consolidation of schools within the district. The primary purpose of this legislation is to offer mandate relief to school districts, allowing them to adjust their education budgets more effectively in light of changing enrollment numbers or structural changes within the district. By removing the existing limitations, the bill seeks to empower local education authorities to make necessary financial adjustments that reflect their current operational realities.