Impact Aid

What is Impact Aid? Impact Aid is a Federal education program that reimburses school districts for the lost revenue and additional costs associated with the presence of nontaxable Federal property. Because most public school districts are funded largely through local taxes and fees, and because Federal land is exempt from taxation, as are many of the businesses and facilities located on that land, districts are containing Federal property are at a financial disadvantage in funding their schools. (View NAFIS) 

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Impact Aid Overview

Impact Aid Funds Received by La Conner School District - Historically

Impact Aid

General

Special Ed

Capital Projects

2019-2020

2,154,496

70,564

40,994

2018-2019

2,097,491

102,935

-

2017-2018

1,854,197

29,985

41,923

2016-2017

2,337,643

60,368

44,274

2015-2016

1,990,940

57,877

45,306

2014-2015

2,362,619

73,112

795

Swinomish Tax Contribution table

Impact Aid is not a forward-funded program.  This means often school districts budget and begin their school year before they know how many dollars will be allocated for their district.  This makes budgeting and planning very difficult and could be catastrophic if funding comes in lower than expected and is not adequate to meet the needs of the current school year.   

For more information about Impact Aid, please contact Business Manager, David Cram