Allows school districts to borrow funds via a reimbursement anticipation note and categorize them as revenue, provided the funds are used only for the purpose for which they were anticipated.
allowing a reimbursement anticipation note to be used as collateral in certain circumstances.
OPPOSE HB 1495 because it encourages borrowing against expected reimbursements instead of ensuring timely, adequate special education funding from the state, shifting financial risk to local districts and taxpayers.
Bond Anticipation Notes (BAN) are OK for collateral. Revenue or Reimbursement Anticipation Notes (RAN) run risk of default. Believe it or not, some entities don't pay up, including government.
Providing districts with short-term financial flexibility can help maintain continuity of educational services, but safeguards are needed to prevent long-term fiscal instability or inequitable impacts on students.
Position recorded without written comment.
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