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Community Q&A: SRS payments, HB292/HB934 and next steps before the levy vote
Summary
Attendees asked about SRS (forest) funds, legislative holdbacks and homeschool participation rules; officials said the district expects a $730,000 SRS payment, noted uncertainty in future amounts, and clarified that recent bills let dual-enrolled homeschool students participate in activities.
Audience members asked whether SRS (forest) receipts would change the levy and about recent state bills that affect tax relief and homeschool participation. Bush said the district has a confirmed initial SRS payment of $730,000 and used that amount to lower the levy, but cautioned that the total district allotment and future payments remain uncertain. "We don't know what we're gonna receive for 2025... how much money that will bring to our district? It's uncertain," she said.
Participants also asked about earlier-misunderstood bill changes; a board member explained that House Bill 934 (a cleanup to earlier legislation) clarifies that students using a tax-credit or homeschool subsidy may still participate in public-school sports and activities. Officials encouraged residents to check the district website for materials and to contact staff with clarifying questions prior to the May 19 vote.
