2003 Senate Bill 367 ↩

Senate Roll Call 118: Passed

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.