995107 GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL Committee Amendment SB2500 EDU 11 Senator(s):Sullivan moved the following amendment:Section: 02 EXPLANATION: On Page: 018 Proviso requirement for a study of the Student Transportation funding formula to ensure adequate Spec App: 96 funding for districts that have made a true commitment to offering student school choice programs. NET IMPACT ON: Total Funds General Revenue Trust Funds Recurring - 0 0 0 Non-Recurring - 0 0 0 _________________________________________________________________________________ Positions & Amount Positions & Amount DELETE INSERT EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF, AND COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION Public Schools, Division Of Program: State Oversight & Assistance - Public Schools 48250200 In Section 02 On Page 018 96 Expenses 040000 IOEA Insert the following new paragraph of proviso following Specific Appropriation 96 on page 18: From the funds appropriated in Specific Appropriation 96, the Department of Education shall create a committee to conduct a study of the student transportation funding formula for the purpose of recommending statutory and appropriations changes to the Legislature by January 15, 2003, to ensure adequate funding for those school districts that have made a true commitment to offering student school choice programs. The committee must include members with expertise in student transportation from small, medium, and large districts. The Department of Education shall provide staff support for the committee.
Line item amendments are accepted as part of the amendatory process. However, due to the necessity of using computerized systems this may entail a different placement within a budget entity or the renumbering of the specific appropriation items. 995107 Log:0022 RDH/RDH 03/13/02 09:21:39 PM Senate Page: 1