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Bill would increase consolidation aid to help very small rural districts cover merger costs, witnesses say
Summary
Senate File 82 would raise the state consolidation aid paid to districts that merge, increasing first‑year per‑pupil payments from $200 to $424 and second‑year payments from $100 to $224. Testimony from Carlton and Renshaw school leaders said the change would help cover building demolition, remodeling and transition costs and could make voluntary
Senator Rehrek introduced Senate File 82 to increase one‑time consolidation aid for school districts that choose to consolidate. The Education Finance Committee heard testimony from district leaders and laid the bill over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
Senate File 82 would raise the per‑pupil consolidation aid amounts the first year from $200 to $424 per resident pupil unit and the second year from $100 to $224. The sponsor said the increase is intended to reflect inflation and…
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