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Meeting called to order; Speaker 3 confirms attendance (four members present, one absent) and suggests they can start. Administrative check and brief social exchanges.
Legislative staff and committee members reviewed Act 73—a comprehensive education law—covering education policy sections (class-size minimums, redistricting, State Board changes), the new foundation formula and Educational Opportunity Payments, and an overhaul of education property tax rules including a statewide education tax, supplemental district spending tax, and a homestead exemption. Presenters flagged multiple contingent effective dates (most contingent on a 45a report and new school-district configurations) and noted transition timelines through FY 2028–FY 2033.
