Pillen advocates property tax relief through TEEOSA adjustments

Gov. Jim Pillen testified before the Nebraska Legislature's Education Committee, Monday, in favor of LB303, which aims to provide Nebraskans with additional property tax relief by altering the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act. Sen. Jana Hughes introduced LB303 at the governor's request.

TEEOSA has been Nebraska's school funding formula since 1990. Its primary function is to provide state equalization aid to those schools where the needs exceed budget resources. During his testimony, Pillen pointed out that since 2000, school district taxes have increased from $1 billion to...