Bill > H7454

This bill amends the "Education Equity and Property Tax Relief Act" to include a student's enrollment in Medicaid when calculating the "student success factor," which is a component of the state's foundation education-aid formula used to provide additional funding for high-need students beyond the basic instructional costs. This change, which will take effect starting with the fiscal year 2027 calculations, aims to better identify and support students facing economic hardship, as Medicaid enrollment is often an indicator of such circumstances. The bill also specifies that this new provision will be implemented by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in conjunction with other state agencies and data systems to ensure accurate calculations for the education funding formula.

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