Requesting a study on state and county education expenditures and the need for a School Finance Transparency Commission.

This resolution asks the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study how state and local education funds are spent at the county level. It examines spending patterns and the relationship between funding formulas and actual expenditures. The study aims to improve transparency and coordination among state officials and the Legislature. It also considers the need for a collaborative body to enhance understanding of education funding and to identify financial strains. The committee will report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature by December 31, 2026.

Requesting a study on state and county education expenditures and the need for a School Finance Transparency Commission.

This resolution asks the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study how state and local education funds are spent at the county level. It examines spending patterns and the relationship between funding formulas and actual expenditures. The study aims to improve transparency and coordination among state officials and the Legislature. It also considers the need for a collaborative body to enhance understanding of education funding and to identify financial strains. The committee will report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature by December 31, 2026.