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MS HB145

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

William Shirley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires receiving school districts to certify to the State Department of Education by September 1 each year the number of students transferred from their district of residence under open transfer provisions.

  • Requires transferring school districts to certify the total number of resident students and how many are transferring to other districts so the state can calculate the percentage of students transferring.

  • Mandates that transferring school districts remit to receiving school districts a pro rata share of ad valorem taxes based on the percentage of students who transferred, calculated from proceeds of local contribution and operational levies.

  • Exempts from transfer payments any taxes levied for school bond retirement, short-term notes, or vocational-technical education programs.

  • Effective date is July 1, 2017, with the payment requirement beginning in the 2017-2018 school year.

Legislative Description

Ad valorem taxes; allow local contribution to follow students who transfer to another school district.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2017

Committee Referrals

Education1/3/2017

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