SB 994 – Alters the "special education threshold" for any school district with a higher-than-average student population with elevated blood lead levels

• Sponsor: Dougherty
• LR Number: 4750S.01I
• Committee: Education
• Last Action: 4/4/2006 - Hearing Conducted S Education Committee
• Effective Date: August 28, 2006

Current Bill Summary

SB 994 - When calculating state aid payments, any school district that provides credible evidence to the Department and Elementary and Secondary Education that such district has a higher-than-average student population with elevated blood lead levels will have their "special education threshold" altered to zero. DESE shall consult with the Department of Health and Senior Services to determine the average student population having elevated blood lead levels.

DONALD THALHUBER