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KS HB2138
Bill
Status
1/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Education
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AI Summary
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Authorizes Kansas school districts to levy an annual property tax of up to 2 mills on taxable tangible property for school safety and security expenses and ADA compliance improvements
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Requires school boards to adopt a resolution and publish it for two consecutive weeks; qualified electors may file a petition signed by at least 10% of voters within 40 calendar days to force a public election on the levy
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Includes this new 2-mill levy in the capital outlay state aid calculation, increasing the maximum mills eligible for state aid matching from 8 mills to 10 mills
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Exempts the new levy from tax increment financing (TIF) redevelopment districts established on or after July 1, 2025, meaning schools retain this tax revenue rather than redirecting it to TIF projects
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Amends K.S.A. 12-1770a and 72-53,126; takes effect upon publication in the statute book
Legislative Description
Authorizing school districts to levy an annual tax levy of up to two mills for the purposes of school building safety, security and compliance with the Americans with disabilities act and including such levy in the capital outlay state aid determination for such school districts.
Last Action
House Referred to Committee on Education
1/28/2025