BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center S.B. 401 81R2083 KKA-D By: Seliger Education 2/26/2009 As Filed AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT Currently, Section 42.103(e) of the Education Code prevents school districts which are classified under Chapter 41 (Equalized Wealth Level) of the Education Code from utilizing the mid-sized district adjustment. S.B. 401 removes that provision, so that all school districts will be able to utilize the formula adjustments that are applicable to them. S.B. 401 increases equity within the school finance system because the increased cost of educating children in mid-sized districts applies regardless of a district's classification as Chapter 41 or Chapter 42 (Foundation School Program). As proposed, S.B. 401 repeals Section 42.103(e) (related to authorizing the commissioner of education to make basic allotment adjustments depending upon a district's wealth per student and equalized wealth level), Education Code. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Repealer: Section 42.103(e) (related to authorizing the commissioner of education to make basic allotment adjustments depending upon a district's wealth per student and equalized wealth level), Education Code. SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 2009.
BILL ANALYSIS
Senate Research Center S.B. 401
81R2083 KKA-D By: Seliger
Education
2/26/2009
As Filed
AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT
Currently, Section 42.103(e) of the Education Code prevents school districts which are classified under Chapter 41 (Equalized Wealth Level) of the Education Code from utilizing the mid-sized district adjustment. S.B. 401 removes that provision, so that all school districts will be able to utilize the formula adjustments that are applicable to them. S.B. 401 increases equity within the school finance system because the increased cost of educating children in mid-sized districts applies regardless of a district's classification as Chapter 41 or Chapter 42 (Foundation School Program).
As proposed, S.B. 401 repeals Section 42.103(e) (related to authorizing the commissioner of education to make basic allotment adjustments depending upon a district's wealth per student and equalized wealth level), Education Code.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY
This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency.
SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS
SECTION 1. Repealer: Section 42.103(e) (related to authorizing the commissioner of education to make basic allotment adjustments depending upon a district's wealth per student and equalized wealth level), Education Code.
SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 2009.