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SB401 • 2025

Increases the weight allotted for children in poverty for purposes of State School Fund distributions.

Increases the weight allotted for children in poverty for purposes of State School Fund distributions.

Children Education
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Senator Girod
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-04-09 Senate

    Work Session held.

  3. 2025-03-19 Senate

    Public Hearing held.

  4. 2025-01-17 Senate

    Referred to Education, then Ways and Means.

  5. 2025-01-13 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: Sends more money to schools for students who are in poverty. (Flesch Readability Score: 80.3).
Increases the weight allotted for children in poverty for purposes of State School Fund distributions.
Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
Relating to: Relating to State School Fund adjustments for children in poverty; declaring an emergency.
Current location: In Senate Committee