| SB 0849 | Requires school districts to offer alternative education programs |
| Sponsor: | Bland | |||
| LR Number: | 2520S.01I | Fiscal Note: | 2520-01 | |
| Committee: | Education | |||
| Last Action: | 03/02/04 - Hearing Scheduled But Not Heard S Education Committee | Journal page: | ||
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| Effective Date: | August 28, 2004 | |||
SB 849 - This act mandates that after July 1, 2005, no
school district shall receive state aid unless the district
offers an alternative education program. Further, the act
requires that one percent of the formula appropriation to the
Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE) shall be
distributed by DESE to establish and fund alternative education
programs.
DONALD THALHUBER