5180-S.E AMH LAMB MATT 36

ESSB 5180 - H AMD

By Representative Lambert

     On page 90, starting on line 31, strike all of subsection (2)(l)

     On page 90, after line 30, insert the following:

A(l)(i)$2,000,000 of the public safety and education account appropriation is provided for start-up grants for alternative programs and services that improve instruction and learning for at-risk students.  Grants shall be awarded to applicants showing the greatest potential for improved student learning for at-risk students including:

     (A) Students who are disruptive or have been suspended, expelled, or subject to other disciplinary actions;

     (B) Students with unexcused absences who need intervention;

     (C) Students who have left school; and

     (D) Students involved with the court system.

     (ii) Of the amounts provided under this subsection, $500,000 shall be awarded based on the criteria enumerated in (l)(i) for programs coordinated with local law enforcement agencies.@

EFFECT: $500,000 of the funding provided for start-up grants for alternative programs and services that improve instruction and learning for at-risk students is reserved for programs that coordinate efforts with local law enforcement agencies.

FISCAL IMPACT: None.