SB789 - Creates the Missouri Care Counts Program to provide funding to public schools in St. Louis to purchase washing machines and dryers

SB 789

Creates the Missouri Care Counts Program to provide funding to public schools in St. Louis to purchase washing machines and dryers

Sponsor:	Nasheed
LR Number:	4928S.02I	Fiscal Notes
Committee:	Education
Last Action:	1/17/2018 - Second Read and Referred S Education Committee	Journal Page:	S155

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Effective Date:	August 28, 2018

List of 2018 Senate Bills

Current Bill Summary

SB 789 - This act creates the Missouri Care Counts Program to provide funding to public schools, including public charter schools, in St. Louis to purchase washing machines and dryers. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education shall coordinate and administer the program. Schools shall submit an applicant to the Department to be considered for the program. Priority for distribution of moneys shall be given to schools with the highest percentage of enrolled students participating in the free and reduced price lunch program. Subject to appropriations, the program shall be funded by the Missouri Care Counts Fund created under the act.

The provisions of this act shall sunset after six years unless reauthorized by the General Assembly.

This act is similar to SB 219 (2017).

JAMIE ANDREWS