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HB 8159 Failed

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Provides that in local education agencies when over 45% of the children have a family income that is at or below 185% of federal poverty guidelines, then the student success factor will be 50% by the core instruction per-pupil amount.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Feb 27, 2026
Last action
Apr 28, 2026 — 04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor
Jon Brien I
Session
2026
Momentum
5 · Stalled