Relating to: state aid for consolidated school districts. (FE)

AB 644 modifies state aid formulas for school districts that consolidate. It provides consolidated districts that merge in 2026, 2027, or 2028 with a higher initial payment of $2,000 per student in their first year, followed by $150 per student for the next four years. Districts consolidating outside this window receive $150 per student for five years (first year plus four subsequent years). The bill directly affects school districts undergoing consolidation, ensuring adjusted funding during transition periods. It passed the Assembly on November 19, 2025, with 53-44 support.