Bill Overview
Title: Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act of 2022
Description: This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 certain activities under the Impact Aid Program. The program provides funding to local educational agencies that have lost property tax revenue due to the presence of tax-exempt federal property or to those that have experienced increased expenditures due to enrollment of federally connected children (e.g., children living on Indian lands or military bases).
Sponsors: Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM]
Target Audience
Population: Children attending public schools in areas with tax-exempt federal property
Estimated Size: 1000000
- The bill focuses on school districts affected by federally connected children.
- These children include those living on military bases and on Indian lands.
- Impact Aid helps compensate for lost local revenue due to tax-exempt federal properties.
- The primary beneficiaries are the students attending public schools in these districts.
- Schools in areas with a significant presence of federal property, such as military bases or Indian reservations, receive this aid.
- Federally connected children in the U.S. number approximately 1 million (historical reference from the Impact Aid Program).
Reasoning
- The target population size is approximately 1 million children who are significantly affected by the policy, such as those on military bases or Indian lands.
- The budget constraints imply select districts or sections of a district will receive the aid, potentially missing others.
- This well-funded policy will directly impact school districts financially burdened due to tax-exempt federal property, likely improving educational resources.
Simulated Interviews
Elementary School Teacher (North Carolina)
Age: 42 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The current funding is not enough to support all the programs our students need.
- Additional funding could help us offer more extracurricular activities.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 4 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 4 |
School Principal (California)
Age: 34 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy will barely affect our district.
- Our funding mostly comes from state sources.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Military Base Counselor (Texas)
Age: 39 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I see the direct impact on students whose parents are serving in the military.
- More resources could help address mental health and educational needs.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 5 |
Parent (Oklahoma)
Age: 28 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 4
Duration of Impact: 15.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Schools here have been lacking in resources.
- Any aid will surely help improve the quality of education.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 4 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 4 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 4 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 4 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 3 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 3 |
School District Administrator (New Mexico)
Age: 50 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- We frequently juggle funds to prioritize essentials.
- This policy can stabilize our funding for core areas.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 4 |
Teacher on Indian Land (South Dakota)
Age: 45 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 3
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 11/20
Statement of Opinion:
- We struggle with maintaining quality due to financial constraints.
- Increased funding directly makes our job easier and more effective.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 3 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 3 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 3 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 2 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 2 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 2 |
Public School Advocate (Hawaii)
Age: 38 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I am hopeful this policy will bring long-overdue support.
- We have been reliant on community funding.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 5 |
Urban Planner (New York)
Age: 36 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- My work marginally intersects with school policies.
- I doubt this policy would impact my daily work.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
Superintendent (Alaska)
Age: 41 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 20.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Our district often has to compensate for funding gaps.
- This policy could greatly enhance our abilities to serve students.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 4 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 4 |
Retired Military Officer (Nevada)
Age: 46 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 9/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Having experienced the challenges of military life, I see the need for this support.
- My children's schools could benefit from better facilities.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 4 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 3 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $1530000000 (Low: $1480000000, High: $1580000000)
Year 2: $1560600000 (Low: $1510400000, High: $1611600000)
Year 3: $1591812000 (Low: $1540608000, High: $1643832000)
Year 5: $1655208244 (Low: $1602222880, High: $1715123608)
Year 10: $1824895422 (Low: $1765158192, High: $1884632652)
Year 100: $37992179562 (Low: $36737527216, High: $39214367908)
Key Considerations
- This bill supports school districts that host significant numbers of military and federally connected students, who might otherwise face funding gaps due to tax-exempt federal properties.
- Schools in these districts are critical to the education of nearly 1 million students, potentially affecting educational outcomes and future workforces.
- Inflation pressures and changes in federal budget allocations may impact future funding needs and distributions.