HB1205

Amend the manner of calculating state aid to general and special education funding.

Introduced·1/29/26
Introduced Text

Amends the calculation of state aid to general and special education funding in South Dakota.

This bill amends the calculation of state aid to general and special education funding in South Dakota. It modifies definitions and formulas for calculating various funding components, including local effort, target teacher ratio factor, and allocations for students with different levels of disabilities. The bill also adjusts the method for calculating the general fund base percentage and introduces new provisions for wind energy tax revenue. These changes aim to refine the distribution of state aid to better align with the needs of school districts and students.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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6
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

7 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 20

12:00 AM

House Committee on Appropriations Hearing

Feb 9

12:00 AM

House Education Hearing

History

Feb 20

House

Scheduled for hearing

Feb 20

House

Committee on Appropriations Tabled, Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0. H.J. 2

Feb 9

House

Scheduled for hearing