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Bill to replace 'consolidation' with 'reorganization' aims to ease school district mergers, supporters say

Senate Education Committee · March 27, 2025

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Summary

House Bill 606 would change statutory language from 'consolidation' to 'reorganization' to allow any two or more districts, regardless of type, to reorganize with joint boards and protect bonded indebtedness. Proponents argued the change supports rural schools and local control; witnesses urged committee support.

Representative Brad Barker opened the hearing on House Bill 606, which revises education laws related to district consolidation and annexation. The bill replaces the term 'consolidation' with 'reorganization' across multiple statutes to allow any two or more districts (for example an elementary…

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