Delaware HB461 amends school tax collection procedures for New Castle County districts.
Delaware HB461 amends Title 14 of the Delaware Code to modify how school tax warrants are handled in New Castle County. The bill requires school boards to deliver their warrants by October 22, 2026, and allows for the tax rate to be reset based on the most recent assessment list. The State will advance funds from Division I to cover these warrants. The bill also specifies that the tax rate cannot increase projected operating revenue unless approved by referendum or based on the 5-year average growth rate in taxable property.
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