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OK SB240

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Adam Pugh

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State Aid calculations for school districts will begin using the new formula starting with the 2026-2027 school year, based on actual ad valorem tax collections and state dedicated revenues from the preceding fiscal year rather than adjusted assessed valuations

  • Increases the percentage of total appropriated school funds retained by the State Department of Education for midyear adjustments from 1.5% to 4%

  • Modifies Foundation Program Income calculation to use actual ad valorem tax collections received by school districts during the preceding fiscal year instead of assessed valuation multiplied by mills levied

  • Removes outdated provisions including requirements for county treasurers to report ad valorem tax protest amounts, calculation methods for uncollectible ad valorem taxes, and language directing development of a student identification system

  • Effective date: November 1, 2025

Legislative Description

School funding; modifying calculation of State Aid; increasing percentage of certain funds to be retained. Effective date.

Last Action

Placed on General Order

2/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Education2/4/2025

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