Why 4/5: It proposes significant new state funding and operational requirements for public schools to support specific student populations.
This bill establishes new state funding programs for public schools, including an At-Risk Program and per-pupil add-ons for special education and English language learner students, tied to the Standards of Quality. School divisions receiving these funds must report on their use to the Department of Education, which can withhold funds for non-compliance, aiming to better meet the educational needs of these student populations.
Filed
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102657D
Referred to committee
Referred to Committee on Education and Health
Referred to committee
Assigned Education sub: Public Education
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Senate subcommittee offered
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB90)
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Senate committee offered
Cleared committee
Reported from Education and Health with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N)
Substitute adopted
Committee substitute printed 26105883D-S1
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Summarized from the official bill text (“Equity in public school funding and staffing; At-Risk Program established, Standards of Quality.”) · Read the actual bill →
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB90)
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Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)