HB1249

Amend provisions pertaining to the School Finance Accountability Board, and the process by which a recommendation of the board is approved.

Complete·3/30/26

Establishes the School Finance Accountability Board to oversee school district compliance with teacher compensation and cash balance requirements.

The bill amends provisions related to the School Finance Accountability Board, which is created within the Department of Education. The board consists of five members appointed by the Governor, serving four-year terms. The board can recommend waivers for school districts that fail to meet certain financial requirements, such as increasing average teacher compensation or maintaining a minimum salary. It can also recommend penalties for non-compliance, including reductions in state aid for general education.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 5

12:00 AM

Senate Education Hearing

Feb 20

12:00 AM

House Committee on Appropriations Hearing

History

Mar 30

House

Signed by the Governor on March 30, 2026 H.J. 580

Mar 12

House

Delivered to the Governor on March 12, 2026 H.J. 562

Mar 11

Senate

Signed by the President S.J. 526