SB 994 - Dougherty, Pat
Alters the "special education threshold" for any school district with a higher-than-average student population with elevated blood lead levels
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
4750S.01I
Title
SB 994
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
N/A
Effective Date
August 28, 2006
Committee
Current Status
Hearing Conducted S Education Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 994 - When calculating state aid payments, any school district that provides credible evidence to the Department and Elementary and Secondary Education that such district has a higher-than-average student population with elevated blood lead levels will have their "special education threshold" altered to zero. DESE shall consult with the Department of Health and Senior Services to determine the average student population having elevated blood lead levels.
DONALD THALHUBER