HB 6213 Summary

• Sets the basic foundation allowance for 2009-2010 at $8,489.00 per pupil for Michigan school districts.

• Establishes calculation methods for individual district foundation allowances based on prior year amounts, with specific provisions for districts with foundation allowances above or below the basic amount.

• Adds "supportive housing property" to the list of property types exempt from school operating taxes in foundation allowance calculations.

• Creates a special provision allowing districts with foundation allowances below the basic amount in 2009-2010 to receive the basic foundation allowance for that year and all succeeding fiscal years.

• Specifies the index for 2009-2010 shall be 1.00 and defines maximum public school academy allocation at $7,580.00 for that fiscal year.