This bill amends existing laws to extend the timeline for incentives related to whole grade sharing and school district reorganization or dissolution from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2030. It specifies that a reorganized school district must absorb at least thirty percent of the enrollment from the affected district and that actions for reorganization or dissolution must be initiated by a vote of the board of directors. Additionally, school districts that execute whole grade sharing agreements and adopt resolutions to study reorganization or dissolution will be eligible for supplementary weighting based on the percentage of the school day students attend classes in another district or with jointly employed teachers.

The bill also outlines that school districts that reorganize before July 1, 2030, can continue to receive supplementary weighting for up to three years following the reorganization, equal to the funding received in the year prior to the reorganization. This supplementary weighting is capped at a maximum of three years and is contingent upon the submission of progress reports to the school budget review committee. Overall, the bill aims to provide financial incentives to encourage school district collaboration and restructuring to enhance educational opportunities.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 257.3, 257.11