Adds requirements for providing public school financial information to the public
HB 2942 requires public school districts and charter schools to publish detailed financial data online starting in the 2027-28 school year. Schools must create searchable databases showing actual income, expenditures, and disbursements, including administrative salaries (with base pay, bonuses, and benefits), vendor contracts with plain-language descriptions and student outcomes, and program costs per student. Annual one-page budget summaries highlighting per-pupil spending across categories like instruction and operations must be posted prominently on websites and shared at school board meetings. Failure to comply could trigger corrective actions or withholding of administrative funds after 180 days of noncompliance.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Jan 13, 2026
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Mike Jones
RRepublican
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