The Holding School Budgets Harmless During Modernizations Amendment Act of 2025 aims to protect the budgets of schools undergoing modernization by prohibiting any reductions in their operating budgets while they are utilizing swing spaces. This legislation addresses the challenges faced by schools during modernization, as temporary relocations can lead to significant enrollment declines, which in turn negatively impact the available resources for these schools. The bill seeks to ensure that schools maintain financial stability during the transition period, allowing them to adequately support students and retain educators.

To implement this protection, the bill amends the Schools First in Budgeting Amendment Act of 2022 by adding a new subparagraph that explicitly states that no decrease in budget shall occur if a school is utilizing a swing space due to modernization or other capital projects. This amendment is designed to provide a safeguard for school budgets, ensuring that the necessary resources remain available to support the school community during the modernization process.