Bill > LD181

This bill modifies how pupil counts are calculated for determining school administrative unit operating costs, specifically changing the method starting in fiscal year 2026-27. Under the new provision, school districts will use the greater of two calculations: either the average pupil count from October 1st across the three most recent calendar years prior to the funding year, or the most recent October 1st pupil count. This approach provides more flexibility for school administrative units experiencing changes in student enrollment. The bill updates multiple sections of Maine's education law to reflect this new calculation method, removing outdated language and ensuring cross-references are corrected. The changes aim to create a more responsive method for determining school funding based on student population, allowing districts to use the most advantageous pupil count calculation. The bill also repeals a previous subsection of the law that is no longer relevant to the pupil count calculation, streamlining the existing educational funding statutes.

Education

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=181&snum=132