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Committee presses for modeling, flags contingency linking Act 73 foundation formula to new districts
Summary
Members questioned how Act 73's foundation formula would take effect only if new school districts are operational and key reports are completed by 2028; they asked staff for modeling and data to show fiscal impacts before maps or binding governance decisions are finalized.
The House Education committee turned to how Act 73's foundation formula interacts with district maps and implementation timetables, pressing for modeling and clearer timelines before making binding governance choices.
Legislative counsel explained contingency language in Act 73: several sections of the foundation formula are written to take effect on July 1, 2028, only if three conditions are met. First, new school districts contemplated by the act must be operational and have assumed responsibility for the education of resident students. Second, the expert contracted to develop a cost‑factor foundation formula must deliver the report required under section 45a to the General Assembly. Third, the General Assembly must…
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