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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Catoosa County, Georgia, approved March 30, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4258), as amended, so as to require such board to adopt a balanced budget; to provide that if the Quality Basic Education Formula is fully funded by state appropriations such budget shall be balanced without spending down fiscal reserves; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Catoosa County Board of Education to adopt a balanced budget that ensures total appropriations do not exceed estimated fund balances, reserves, and revenues. Specifically, when the state fully funds the Quality Basic Education (QBE) Formula through the General Appropriations Act, the school district must create a budget without spending down its fiscal reserves. The bill includes exceptions to this requirement in two scenarios: during declared states of emergency or if the district experiences revenue shortfalls beyond its control that are not meeting anticipated revenue collections. This legislation aims to promote fiscal responsibility and financial stability for the Catoosa County School District by mandating that the school board maintain a budget that does not overspend its available resources, particularly when state education funding is comprehensive.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 01/15/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69311 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/229816 |
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