§ 6244 District Startup Budget Allowance

• •A new district can add up to 20% extra money to its first-year budget.
• •This extra money is for startup costs, like setting up the district before it officially begins.
• •The extra money is only allowed in the very first year.

A new school district is being created and needs money to buy desks, hire teachers, and set up classrooms before the school year starts.

The district can add up to 20% more money to its first-year budget to pay for these setup costs.