2009 Senate Bill 252 ↩

House Roll Call 487: Passed

To make appropriations for a one-month “interim” school aid budget for the fiscal year that begins on Oct. 1, 2009. This appropriates money at the same level as the 2008-2009 budget, despite the fact that projected revenues will not cover that amount. The higher spending level would require either using more federal "stimulus" money being reserved for next year's budget, or a tax increase. Reportedly, using more stimulus money this year means a $400 per pupil shortfall next year.