H 2304
An Act relative to a regional school assessment reserve fund
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a regional school assessment reserve fund to help municipalities and regional school districts manage financial uncertainties and ensure the long-term stability of their school systems. The fund would be created and managed by regional school districts, with guidelines established to govern its use. It aims to provide a buffer against unexpected costs and support consistent assessment practices across regions. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government and subsequently reported favorably.
Key provisions
- Creates a regional school assessment reserve fund.
- Regional school districts will manage the fund.
- Guidelines for fund use will be established.
- The fund is intended to address financial uncertainties.
- The fund supports consistent assessment practices.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government.
- The bill was reported favorably by committee.
Who is affected
- Municipalities
- Regional School Districts
- School Committees
Notable changes
- Establishes a dedicated funding source for regional schools.
- Provides a mechanism for managing financial risks associated with school budgets.
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Primary sponsor
Kathleen R. LaNatra
Cosponsors
Jacob R. Oliveira
John J. Marsi
Jonathan D. Zlotnik
Kathleen R. LaNatra
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Bill H.2304 194th (Current)
An Act relative to a regional school assessment reserve fund
By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2304) of Kathleen R. LaNatra, Michael D. Brady and Jacob R. Oliveira relative to a regional school assessment reserve funds. Municipalities and Regional Government.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Kathleen R. LaNatra Status: Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.2304
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 7/10/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 8/7/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 8/7/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 8/7/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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