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NM HB7

NM HB7
School District Cash Balances


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Introduced
01/17/2017
In Committee
01/18/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/18/2017

Introduced Session

2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOL FINANCE; LIMITING SCHOOL DISTRICTS' AND CHARTER SCHOOLS' FISCAL YEAR 2016 CASH BALANCES BY TAKING CREDITS AGAINST THEIR FISCAL YEAR 2017 STATE EQUALIZATION GUARANTEE DISTRIBUTIONS; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

AI Summary

This bill limits school districts' and charter schools' fiscal year 2016 cash balances by taking credits against their fiscal year 2017 state equalization guarantee distributions, up to a total of $50 million. The Secretary of Public Education will apply these credits proportionally to each district and school based on their fiscal year 2016 program costs. The bill also declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

[LD 2] Referred to House Appropriations & Finance (on 01/18/2017)

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