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AL HB353
Bill
Status
1/23/2014
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Hurst
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 16-13-231 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to change how average daily membership is determined for Foundation Program classroom instructional support allowances.
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Changes the measurement period from the first 20 scholastic days after Labor Day of the preceding school year to the first 20 scholastic days of the preceding school year for each particular school.
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Applies to the textbook allowance calculation, which is determined on a per-pupil basis within the Foundation Program allowance for classroom instructional support.
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Bill requires a new or increased expenditure of local funds but is exempt from Amendment 621 constitutional requirements because it applies only to school board expenditures.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Foundation Program, average daily membership changed from just 20 scholastic days after Labor Day of preceding school year to first 20 scholastic days of the preceding year for the particular school, Sec. 16-13-231 am'd.
Education
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Education Policy
1/23/2014