Authorizes county boards to designate rural anchor schools with specific criteria and funding treatment.

This bill allows county boards to designate rural anchor schools, which must meet criteria such as serving a rural community and having below-average enrollment. These schools receive state aid based on a minimum enrollment of 150 students, regardless of actual enrollment. The State Board can revoke the designation if criteria are no longer met or if funds are misused. The county board must report annually on enrollment, staffing, and fund usage. The designation lasts five years and can be renewed.

Authorizes county boards to designate rural anchor schools with specific criteria and funding treatment.

This bill allows county boards to designate rural anchor schools, which must meet criteria such as serving a rural community and having below-average enrollment. These schools receive state aid based on a minimum enrollment of 150 students, regardless of actual enrollment. The State Board can revoke the designation if criteria are no longer met or if funds are misused. The county board must report annually on enrollment, staffing, and fund usage. The designation lasts five years and can be renewed.