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Senate approves bill letting cities pursue new small school districts after feasibility study
Summary
The Senate passed a bill allowing cities (primarily first and second class) to request feasibility studies and form smaller city‑based school districts if criteria are met; supporters cited parental involvement and local control, opponents warned of tax and equity impacts.
The Senate approved the second substitute of House Bill 77, a measure that creates a process for incorporated cities to explore forming their own school districts.
Sponsor Sen. Bramble said the bill requires a feasibility study, sets minimum student‑population thresholds (a new district may not be formed if the resulting student population…
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