SB959 - Alters funding mechanism for statewide areas of critical need for learning and development

SB 0959

Alters funding mechanism for statewide areas of critical need for learning and development

Sponsor:	Childers
LR Number:	3470S.03I	Fiscal Note:	3470-03
Committee:	Education
Last Action:	03/30/04 - Hearing Conducted S Education Committee		Journal page:
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Effective Date:	August 28, 2004

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Current Bill Summary

SB 959 - Currently, ninety percent of one percent of foundation formula money is distributed by the Commissioner of Education to address statewide areas of critical need for learning and development. This act removes the aforementioned earmark and instead requires that each year the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) request funds for such purpose.

Further, this act removes the current requirement which directs ten percent of one percent of foundation formula money to grant awards by the state board of education for the "Success Leads to Success" grant program.
DONALD THALHUBER