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Senate debates capital-outlay equalization; bill sent to House amid divided support
Summary
Senators debated a measure to phase in 2–5 mills of foundation funding to equalize school capital outlay; supporters said it helps fast-growth districts build capacity, opponents said it penalizes fiscally prudent districts and could require local tax increases.
Senate Bill 229, a capital-outlay equalization proposal, drew lengthy floor discussion about whether the Legislature should require a phased-in foundation mill levy to equalize school construction funding across districts.
Sponsor Sen. Beatty described the measure as a base funding mechanism that would require district levies of 2 mills in the first year and…
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