DelawareDelaware resolution would direct a study of school property taxes
If adopted, the resolution would direct Delaware’s school funding commission to study property taxes and submit recommendations by January 1, 2026, a deadline now past.
What it does
If adopted, the resolution would direct Delaware’s school funding commission to study how school property taxes are collected and shared. Its January 1, 2026 report deadline has passed.
Argument forThe study could help lawmakers find ways to support less wealthy school districts by examining local tax collections and state funding.
Argument againstLess wealthy school districts might get no immediate help because the resolution calls for recommendations without adding school funding.
More detail
If adopted, the resolution would direct the Public Education Funding Commission to study school property taxes and recommend ways to collect and share the money more fairly. The study would cover local tax rates, countywide collections, state help for less wealthy districts, and how property and income differences affect school funding. The commission would have to send its report to the Governor, lawmakers, the education secretary, and state legislative offices by January 1, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Mar 25Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 13 On Its MeritsLatest
- 2025
- Aug 7Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in HouseIntroduced
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