AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - DIVISION OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION - PUBLIC SCHOOL FUND APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

This bill amends state laws to clarify how isolated schools can separate from larger school districts, specifically affecting districts formed after recent consolidation efforts. It establishes new rules requiring a petition signed by either 350 or 51% of local voters to trigger a detachment election, while also exempting these new districts from minimum enrollment requirements. The legislation further details how property ownership, debt, and tax rates will be handled when a school detaches, ensuring the new district inherits the facilities and assumes the existing tax rate. Ultimately, the bill provides a structured legal framework for communities to re-establish independent school districts for isolated schools.