The bill authorizes Kansas school districts to levy an annual tax of up to two mills on taxable tangible property specifically for enhancing school building safety, security, and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This tax can be utilized for various expenses related to the acquisition, construction, and maintenance of school district property and equipment. The levy must be approved by a school board resolution, which can be contested by a petition from the electorate; if no petition is filed, the board can proceed with the levy, but if a petition is filed, the matter will be put to a vote. Additionally, the bill amends existing laws to include this new tax levy in the calculation of capital outlay state aid for school districts and introduces provisions for the renewal or adjustment of the tax levy.

Moreover, the bill modifies the maximum mill levy for the school district capital outlay state aid fund from eight to ten mills and outlines the process for determining state aid payments based on assessed valuations per student. It also clarifies definitions related to redevelopment projects and specifies that certain expenses, such as developer fees and local government employee salaries, do not qualify as redevelopment project costs. The bill repeals outdated statutes, including sections of K.S.A. 12-1770a and 72-53,126, and will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 72-53, 12-1770a