The resolution requests the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a feasibility study on the potential consolidation of the 55 county-based school districts into fewer regional districts. This initiative arises from concerns over declining student enrollment and rising educational spending, with the aim of reducing administrative costs and improving resource allocation. The study will assess various factors, including the current structure and budget of each district, the number of administrators and educators, transportation costs, and the overall impact on student achievement and community dynamics.

Additionally, the study will explore the implications of consolidation on staffing, operational costs, and the distribution of students across the proposed regional districts. It will also consider how any cost savings from consolidation could be reinvested into the new districts and the necessary changes to the school aid formula and funding structures. The findings, conclusions, and any legislative proposals resulting from the study are to be presented to the Legislature in the 2027 regular session, with funding for the study to be covered by legislative appropriations.