5187-S.E AMH STOK CLAJ 269
ESSB 5187 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1823.1/23) 529
By Representative Stokesbary
NOT ADOPTED 04/03/2023
On page 434, line 32, increase the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2024 by $18,008,000
On page 434, line 33, increase the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2025 by $18,008,000
On page 434, line 37, correct the total.
On page 435, beginning on line 7, strike all of subsection (a) and insert the following:
"(a) $22,902,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2024 and $22,902,000 of the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2025 are provided solely for the office of the superintendent of public instruction to administer grants to fully subsidize the cost of dual credit programs for students who are low income. Of the amounts provided in this subsection:
(i) $9,953,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2024 and $9,953,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2025 are for the office to subsidize the cost of running start courses for students who are low income. Funding provided in this subsection may be used for textbooks and other course materials required, and for any student-voted fees, technology fees, course fees, laboratory fees, or other fees required for enrollment in running start courses;
(ii) $9,694,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2024 and $9,694,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2025 are for the office to subsidize the cost of college in the high school tuition fees permitted under RCW 28A.600.287 for students who are low income;
(iii) $2,824,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2024 and $2,824,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2025 are for the office to subsidize the cost for student fees related to exam registration and administration for students who are low income taking advanced placement exams, international baccalaureate exams, and Cambridge international exams; and
(iv) $180,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2024 and $180,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2025 are for the office to subsidize transcription fees assessed by institutions of higher education for career and technical education dual credit courses for students who are low income."
On page 493, line 7, decrease the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2024 by $21,977,0000
On page 493, line 8, decrease the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2024 by $21,977,0000
On page 493, line 14, correct the total.
| EFFECT: Provides additional funding to OSPI to administer grants to fully subsidize the cost of dual credit programs for students who are low income. Funding is provided to fully subsidize the cost of: Running Start courses, including the cost for books, materials, and any fees; College in the High School tuition fees; Advanced Placement International Baccalaureate, and Cambridge International exam fees, and; Career and Technical Education dual credit transcription fees. Reduces the amount per state funded full-time equivalent student at The Evergreen State College to reflect the average amount for the public regional four-year universities.
FISCAL IMPACT: Reduces General Fund - State by $7,938,000.
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