6638 AMS TOM CARL 036

SB 6638 - S AMD 151

   By    Senators Tom, McAuliffe, and Roach

NOT ADOPTED 2/19/2008

   On page 6, line 6, after "subsection" insert ", art programs in the public schools of the county, and for enhanced foreign language education programs in the public schools of the county. The funds from the account shall be distributed equally between the three allowable purposes.

    In consultation with the public school districts in the county, the county treasurer shall develop a method for distributing the funds for arts programs and enhanced foreign language education programs in the public schools. In deciding the specific amounts and distribution method to each respective school district, the county treasurer shall consider the number of full-time-equivalent students, the need for additional support to sustain and implement these programs, and current resources being utilized for these programs. Beginning December 1, 2009, each year thereafter, the office of superintendent of public instruction shall provide a report summarizing the amounts received by each public school district in the county from the distributions in this section and specific activities funded with these fund sources."

   Renumber the sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

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EFFECT: Divides the funding in the underlying bill that would go arts and heritage programs in King County into thirds. One third to arts and heritage programs in the county. One third to art programs in the public schools in the county and one third to enhanced foreign language education in public schools in the county.