| SB 1347 | Imposes a surcharge on certain felony court proceedings to fund certain school-related programs |
| Sponsor: | Coleman | |||
| LR Number: | 4787S.01I | Fiscal Note: | 4787-01 | |
| Committee: | Education | |||
| Last Action: | 03/30/04 - Hearing Conducted S Education Committee | Journal page: | ||
| Title: | ||||
| Effective Date: | August 28, 2004 | |||
SB 1347 - This act imposes a $20 surcharge on all felony court proceedings involving drugs; offenses against the person; sexual offenses; robbery, burglary, and arson; stealing; and weapons, except when charges are dismissed or when costs are to be paid by the state or political subdivision.
Fifty percent of the surcharge will be deposited in the Gang Resistance Education and Training (GREAT) Fund, to be administered by the Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE). The Department, in conjunction with participating local law enforcement, will develop a program for gang resistance training in school districts in need of such services, as determined by the department. The program is intended to help children understand how gang violence affects communities and how to resolve conflicts without violence. The remaining 50% of the funds collected will be used to provide matching grants to school districts to fund the after-school reading retreat program.
The provisions of the act terminate on December 31, 2009.
This act is identical to HB 1458.
DONALD THALHUBER