School Finance Act: Cash Reserves
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R · S15
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because small schools rely on the ability to build up to a 30% cash reserve to manage cash flow problems, and forcing them back down would be detrimental.
D · S09
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because filling cash reserves reduces funding for the school foundation program, and they believe it is important to study current needs before making permanent changes.
R · S11
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because there are better ways to address cash flow issues than using reserves, and a sunset clause allows time to create a program that fits all districts.
R · S20
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because small districts in their area need the stability and extra protection provided by a permanent 30% reserve limit.
R · S30
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill with or without the amendment because there are real cash flow needs that require reserves, but they also want to ensure future funding stability.
S08
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment as a compromise that buys time to study the issue and find solutions for all districts, rather than just small ones.
R · S16
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because school districts requested more local control over their financial destiny. He argues that eliminating the sunset date on cash reserves allows smaller districts to manage monthly cash flow and payroll challenges more efficiently.
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The amendment removes a specific date limit for school districts to increase their operating balances and cash reserves.
The amendment changes how much money school districts can keep in cash reserves and operating balances by adding a new rule that includes special education expenses.