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This bill proposes to amend section 10-262j of the general statutes to remove existing limitations on how much a school district can reduce its education budget when experiencing a decline in student enrollment or consolidating schools. Currently, school districts face restrictions on budget reductions during periods of falling student populations, which can create financial strain. By repealing these limits, the bill aims to provide school districts with greater flexibility to adjust their budgets in response to changing student demographics and school infrastructure needs. This "mandate relief" would allow school districts to more effectively manage their financial resources by reducing appropriations when fewer students are enrolled or when school consolidation occurs, potentially helping districts avoid unnecessary spending and reallocate funds more efficiently. The bill represents an effort to give local educational authorities more autonomy in budget planning and resource allocation.

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