SB 5851 - DIGEST

     Provides for an additional maximum of four certificated instructional staff per one thousand full-time equivalent students in grades four through six for the addition of teachers solely to reduce class size.  Any funds provided for these additional four certificated instructional staff units shall not be considered basic education funding and shall be allocated only if the district documents an actual ratio equal to or greater than fifty certificated instructional staff per thousand full-time equivalent students in grades four through six.

     Makes an appropriation of ninety-two million dollars for the biennium ending June 30, 2001, from the general fund to the office of the superintendent of public instruction for the purposes of this act.