Introduced
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To eliminate all restrictions and requirements tied to so called “categorical” grants to schools, in particular funding for “at risk” students and school readiness programs, so the money could be spent as the local school district determines is best. This bill is part of a legislative package comprised of Senate Bills 364 to 369. This bill is part of a legislative package comprised of Senate Bills 364 to 369.
Referred to the Committee on Education
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one under which schools would still be required to to use money appropriated to reduce class size for this purpose only. The substitute still would give schools greater flexibility on how to spend funds appropriated for "at-risk" students.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
To eliminate many restrictions and requirements tied to so called “categorical” grants to schools, in particular funding for “at risk” students and school readiness programs, so the money could be spent as the local school district determines is best. Schools would still required to use money appropriated to reduce class sizes for this purpose only. The substitute still would give schools greater flexibility on how to spend funds appropriated for "at-risk" studentsThis bill is part of a legislative package comprised of Senate Bills 364 to 369. This bill is part of a legislative package comprised of Senate Bills 364 to 369.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations
