This bill aims to exempt certain school districts from the State aid growth limit for the 2025-2026 school year. Specifically, it applies to districts that have experienced a net decrease in their State school aid allocation from the 2017-2018 school year through the 2024-2025 school year. Under the proposed legislation, the Commissioner of Education will not impose any growth limit on the uncapped State school aid for these districts, allowing them to receive the full amount of aid calculated for the 2025-2026 school year without reductions.

The bill defines "State school aid allocation" to include various forms of aid such as equalization aid and special education categorical aid, while "uncapped State school aid" refers to the total aid calculated before any growth limits are applied. By removing the growth limit for eligible districts, the bill seeks to provide necessary financial support to those that have faced reductions in funding over the specified period, thereby ensuring they can better meet their educational needs in the upcoming school year.