HB 1216 passed the Senate unanimously on May 17. The legislation creates the School District Realignment and Consolidation Commission to study and make recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly on several subjects, including optimal student enrollment, reducing money spent on duplication of efforts, and lowering the property tax burden. The commission includes twenty representatives including several educators. The legislation was amended in the Senate, meaning that the House must concur with the amended version of the bill before it is sent to the Governor. There is no forced consolidation included in this bill. If the General Assembly decides to pursue a recommendation made by the commission, it must go through the regular legislative process before becoming law.
Erika Lindley
ED RED
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