School Funding Interim Commission re‑orients toward final recommendations and statutory duties

The School Funding Interim Commission convened and confirmed a quorum before staff reviewed the panel’s statutory mandate and timeline. Chair Beatty opened the session by outlining a two‑day agenda intended to advance the commission’s draft findings and potential legislative recommendations.

Staff led an extended review of the constitutional and statutory language that underpins the commission’s charge, noting recent changes from the 2025 Legislature and the requirement that the commission issue a report including findings and draft legislation. Staff emphasized the decennial nature of the commission and described the schedule for subsequent meetings in June and August to shape final recommendations.

Commissioners queried staff about procedural details and membership questions tied to House Bill 153; staff said the June session would focus on refining the workplan and identifying any information gaps. The commission recessed with instructions to return prepared to workshop draft findings and recommendations the following day.

The meeting will continue in follow‑ups, with staff recommending additional modeling and data collection before final decisions are proposed to the Legislature.