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 a whole grade sharing agreement and adopt a resolution 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 introduces a reduced uniform levy as an incentive for districts that reorganize by the new deadline. School districts that reorganize before July 1, 2030, can continue to receive supplementary weighting for up to three years, equivalent to the funding received in the year prior to reorganization. The legislation maintains the existing maximum total six-year limitation on a district's eligibility for supplementary weighting, ensuring that the changes do not alter the overall funding structure.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 257.3, 257.11