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AR HB1514

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 from the General Improvement Fund to the Department of Education for the STRIVE (Special Training in Remedial Instruction and Vocational Education) Institute of Technology program.

  • STRIVE is a regional alternative learning school serving 4 counties and 9 school districts providing credit recovery, high school diploma or GED certificate classes, vocational and career technical education courses, intensive skills development programs, and counseling services.

  • Funds may be used for personal services, operating expenses, equipment, supplies, and other programmatic materials for the STRIVE program.

  • Appropriations are exempt from normal restrictions applicable to other programs and may be supplemented with grants, donations, Federal funds, and unobligated cash income.

  • Act takes effect July 1, 2015, with an emergency declaration to ensure immediate funding for the agency's 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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