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AL HB714
Bill
Status
3/11/2010
Primary Sponsor
Richard Lindsey
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AI Summary
HB714 Summary
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Amends Section 16-13-231 of the Code of Alabama to authorize the Legislature to reduce the number of contract days funded by the Foundation Program Fund during times of financial emergency.
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Maintains the Foundation Program Fund's current purpose of aiding local boards of education in providing at least 180 full instructional days and supporting professional development needs.
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Allows the Legislature to adjust funded contract days in the annual Education Trust Fund Appropriations Act when facing financial emergencies, providing flexibility in education funding during fiscal crises.
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Takes effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Foundation Program, in times of financial emergency Legislature may reduce number of contract days in Education Trust Fund Appropriations Act, Sec. 16-13-231 am'd.
Education
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Education Appropriations
3/11/2010