AR SB602

Appropriates $50,000 to the Department of Education from the General Improvement Fund for grants, personal services, equipment, supplies, and operating expenses for the Commission on Closing the Achievement Gap.

Exempts the appropriation from restrictions applicable to other programs currently administered by the department.

Authorizes the receiving agency to supplement state funds with grants, donations, federal funds, and unobligated cash income for project financing.

Requires strict compliance with state purchasing, accounting, budgeting, and fiscal control laws in disbursement of funds.

Declares an emergency effective date of July 1, 2015 to ensure essential governmental operations and programs continue without interruption.