Pennsylvania SB1192 amends tax increase rules for school districts, requiring public referendums and limiting tax hikes.
Pennsylvania SB1192 amends the state's tax laws for school districts, specifically targeting tax increases. The bill mandates that any proposed tax increase for public schools must be submitted to the electorate for approval through a public referendum. It also restricts the rate of tax increases to not exceed the Consumer Price Index unless specific exceptions apply. These exceptions include paying off debt, covering costs related to special education, or addressing conditions posing serious physical harm to students or staff.
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