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ID H0065
Bill
Status
4/11/2013
Primary Sponsor
Education Committee
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AI Summary
HB 65 Summary
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Increases the percentage of instructional funding districts may use to purchase services from other districts or charter schools from 5% to 15%, including virtual dual credit coursework.
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Allows districts to employ 9.5% fewer positions than funded without reducing the number of funded positions in their state apportionment.
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Establishes funding distribution for additional math and science courses in high schools based on school enrollment, ranging from 1.25 classified staff positions for schools with 99 or fewer students to 1.0 instructional plus 0.75 classified staff positions for schools with 640+ students.
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Creates funding mechanism for students completing high school graduation requirements before their final semester to receive up to 18 credits per semester of dual credit postsecondary courses, with state reimbursement capped at $75 per credit hour.
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Allocates $227 multiplied by per-unit support value for public school technology infrastructure, classroom technology, and professional development, with funds effective through June 30, 2013.
Legislative Description
Amends and adds to existing law relating to education to revise provisions relating to the Educational Support Program, to establish provisions relating to dual credit courses and to establish provisions relating to additional math and science courses; to provide that a school district may utilize up to 15 percent of certain moneys to pay another school district or public charter school for instructional services and to provide that a district may employ fewer positions than funded without a reduction in the number of funded positions being imposed; to establish provisions relating to an adjustment to a district's salary-based apportionment for fiscal year 2013; and to establish additional provisions relating to math and science requirements, public school technology and dual credit.
EDUCATION
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on April 11, 2013 Session Law Chapter 340 Effective: 04/11/13; 06/30/13 Sunset Clause
4/11/2013