AN ACT INCREASING FUNDING FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS, MAGNET SCHOOLS AND CHARTER SCHOOLS.
HB 5078 increases the base funding level used to calculate state aid for public schools, magnet schools, and charter schools. It amends the foundation amount under existing statutes to determine equalization aid grants, choice grants, and charter school grants. This change directly affects all qualifying schools in the state by increasing their state funding allocation. The bill aims to ensure more equitable and adequate funding across school districts.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 9, 2026
Last action Feb 9, 2026
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Feb 9, 2026
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REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Education
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Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Anthony Nolan
DDemocratic
P
Bill Heffernan
DDemocratic
P
Bobby Gibson
DDemocratic
P
Eleni DeGraw
DDemocratic/Working Families
P
Geraldo Reyes
DDemocratic
P
Heather Somers
RRepublican
P
Joe Gresko
DDemocratic
P
JC
Julio Concepción
DDemocratic
P
Paul Honig
DDemocratic/Working Families
P
Tony Scott
RRepublican
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