The proposed amendments to House Bill No. 1130 aim to revise section 15.1-27-04.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, which governs the calculation of state aid for school districts. The bill introduces a provision that allows school districts to decrease their local contribution deduction in the state aid formula by the percentage of local contributions derived from in lieu of revenue. It also updates the baseline funding calculation for state aid, incorporating various revenue types received by school districts during designated school years and detailing adjustments for districts that transition to elementary districts after the 2012-13 school year.

Significant deletions from current law include the removal of specific provisions related to baseline funding calculations and the retroactive application of certain measures through June 30, 2025. The bill clarifies adjustments to baseline funding per weighted student unit and modifies the calculation of state aid for future school years, particularly concerning the percentage of tuition revenue included in the funding formula. Additionally, it mandates that the superintendent of public instruction subtract certain amounts from calculated state aid, including a percentage of mills levied for sinking and interest funds, and requires county auditors to report revenue and mill levies to the superintendent annually to enhance transparency in the funding process.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 15.1-27-04.1
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Representative Richter: 15.1-27-04.1
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 15.1-27-04.1
Adopted by the Senate Education Committee: 15.1-27-04.1
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senator Schaible: 15.1-27-04.1
Adopted by the Conference Committee: 15.1-27-04.1