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AR HB1510

Bill

Status

Failed

4/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

Charles Armstrong

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $1,500,000 to the Department of Education for the Special Training in Remedial Instruction and Vocational Education (STRIVE) Institute of Technology program from the General Improvement Fund.

  • Funds support an alternative learning education regional school serving 4 counties and 9 school districts providing credit recovery, high school diploma/GED certificate classes, vocational/career and technical education courses, skills development programs, and counseling services.

  • Allows institutions to supplement state funds with grants, donations, federal funds, and unobligated cash income for project financing while prohibiting use of existing maintenance and operations funds.

  • Requires strict compliance with state purchasing laws, accounting procedures, revenue stabilization laws, and fiscal control regulations promulgated by the Department of Finance and Administration.

  • Declares an emergency effective July 1, 2015, stating that delayed implementation could harm essential governmental programs and operations.

Legislative Description

An Act For The Department Of Education - A Grant To The Strive Alternative Learning Environment Program General Improvement Appropriation.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

4/22/2015

Committee Referrals

Budget2/27/2015

Full Bill Text

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