This bill amends provisions related to shared operational functions and supplementary weighting for school districts in Iowa. It establishes that supplementary weighting will be available to school districts from the budget year beginning July 1, 2014, through the budget year beginning July 1, 2034, with a maximum eligibility of twenty-one additional pupils. Notably, the bill specifies that for budget years starting on or after July 1, 2024, the supplementary weighting assigned for shared operational functions involving college and career transition counselors or coordinators will not count toward this maximum.

Additionally, the bill introduces further exemptions for budget years beginning on or after July 1, 2025, stating that supplementary weighting for shared operational functions related to master social workers, independent social workers, mental health professionals, and school resource officers will also not count toward the maximum additional weighting. These changes aim to enhance funding for school districts that share operational functions, thereby increasing student opportunities and resources for educational programming.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 257.11