HB 4254 Summary

• Amends the State School Aid Act of 1979 to modify how pupil membership is calculated for per-pupil funding purposes.

• Changes membership calculation to use the greater of either the current school year's membership or the immediately preceding school year's membership (whichever is larger).

• Membership is calculated as 90% of the current year pupil membership count day enrollment plus 10% of the prior year supplemental count day enrollment.

• Provides exceptions and special provisions for various categories of pupils including special education students, virtual school participants, dropout recovery programs, and students in alternative education settings.

• Takes effect 90 days after enactment into law.