2824 AMS .... GREL 238

HB 2824 - S AMD to S AMD S-5400.1 321

By Senators Murray, Zarelli

ADOPTED 04/10/2012

    On page 2, line 6, after "transportation formula." insert, "The task force shall also consider the specific recommendations for the transitional bilingual instructional program from the quality education council to the legislature dated January 6, 2012. It shall provide recommendations for: implementation of a scaled funding formula based on levels of English language proficiency, a supplemental formula based on students exiting the program due to demonstrated English language proficiency, and implementing legislation."

    On page 5, after line 18 of the amendment, strike "(4))) After July 1, 2010, the state treasurer shall transfer one hundred two million dollars from the general fund to the education ((construction fund)) legacy trust account by June 30th of each year."    and insert "(4) After July 1, 2010, the state treasurer shall transfer one hundred two million dollars from the general fund to the education construction fund by June 30th of each year."

    On page 6, line 34 of the amendment, after "common schools," strike "for transfer to the common school construction account for state assistance to public school facilities construction projects,".

EFFECT:   Assigns to the joint task force on education funding the assignment of recommending a revised funding formula for the transitional bilingual program that is scaled based on levels of student language proficiency.

    Restores underlying annual transfer of $102 million from the general fund state to the education construction account, rather than redirecting to the education legacy trust account. Removes expanded use of education legacy trust account.

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