Relating to: the conditions under which a school district may adopt a resolution to exceed its revenue limit. (FE)

SB 451 requires school districts to obtain certification from the Department of Public Instruction that they have submitted all required financial reports before adopting resolutions to exceed revenue limits through bonds or budget adjustments. This applies to school boards seeking to raise funds beyond established limits for capital projects (bonds) or budget overages. The bill mandates that districts must be certified compliant with financial reporting requirements (under statutes 119.44(1), 120.08, 120.14, and 121.05) at least 14 days prior to adopting such resolutions. If districts adopt resolutions without this certification, both the resolution and any subsequent referendum would be void. The bill directly affects school districts planning to exceed revenue limits for capital projects or budget adjustments.