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S2826Introduced in the Senate

Provides that in local education agencies when over 45% of the children have a family income that is at or below 185% of federal poverty guidelines, then the student success factor will be 50% by the core instruction per-pupil amount.

IntroducedSenate Finance

Introduced by Melissa Murray, District 24

What does this bill do?

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Official description

EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT - Provides that in local education agencies when over 45% of the children have a family income that is at or below 185% of federal poverty guidelines, then the student success factor will be 50% by the core instruction per-pupil amount.

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

7

Yes

0

No

3

Absent or Not Voting

10 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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