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OK SB706

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Adam Pugh

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes limitations on school district general fund carryover balances that previously ranged from 17% to 48% depending on district size, eliminating penalties for exceeding those thresholds

  • Eliminates the State Aid reduction penalty that was assessed against districts maintaining excess carryover funds for two consecutive years

  • Removes the exemption language that excluded gifts, grants, and donations for noncapital expenditures from general fund carryover calculations

  • Modifies per pupil revenue calculations by using the preceding year's weighted average daily membership instead of the second preceding year for the July calculation

  • Takes effect July 1, 2025, with an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

School funding; removing limitations on school district general fund carryover and penalties for exceeding limitations. Effective date. Emergency.

Last Action

Referred to Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee

4/2/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee4/2/2025
Appropriations and Budget4/1/2025
Education2/4/2025

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