1. (a) As used in this section:

   1. (1) Words and phrases used in this section shall have the meanings ascribed thereto by K.S.A. 72-6407, and amendments thereto, except as provided by this subsection.
   2. (2) "School district" means U.S.D. No. 251, north Lyon county; U.S.D. No. 252, southern Lyon county; U.S.D. No. 253, Emporia; and U.S.D. No. 284, Chase county.
   3. (3) "Base school year" means the school year 2007-2008.

2. (b) When computing the general fund budget of the school district for school year 2008-2009, the adjusted enrollment of the school district shall be the greater of:

   1. (1) The adjusted enrollment of the district as defined by K.S.A. 72-6407, and amendments thereto; or
   2. (2) ninety-eight percent of the adjusted enrollment of the school district in the base school year.

L. 2008, ch. 147, § 7; July 1.