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AR HB1510
Bill
Status
4/22/2015
Primary Sponsor
Charles Armstrong
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Requires strict compliance with state purchasing laws, accounting procedures, revenue stabilization laws, and fiscal control regulations promulgated by the Department of Finance and Administration.
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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