State lawmaker proposes eliminating school property taxes, shifting burden to the state

State lawmaker proposes eliminating school property taxes, shifting burden to the state

Homeowners across Pennsylvania are paying billions in school property taxes, but a new proposal aims to eliminate those taxes and shift the burden to the state.

Currently, school real estate taxes account for $17 billion a year in funding for public education. In Hempfield Area School District, more than 60% of the operating budget relies on local property taxes.

On Channel 11 News at 6 p.m., Nicole Ford has what homeowners need to know.

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