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S2239Introduced in the Senate

Provides that a school district could elect and choose to not spend money on any mandate that is not fully funded through the state education aid formula.

IntroducedSenate Finance

Introduced by Elaine Morgan, District 34

What does this bill do?

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Official description

EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT - Provides that a school district could elect and choose to not spend money on any mandate that is not fully funded through the state education aid formula.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 19, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further study · May 19, 2026

9

Yes

0

No

2

Absent or Not Voting

11 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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