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ID S1108

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/26/2019

Primary Sponsor

Education Committee

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the per-pupil reimbursement cap from $125 to $250 for driver training program costs paid from the driver training account.

  • Creates student scholarship and grant opportunities administered from the driver training account, not to exceed 10% of annual fund revenue.

  • Establishes needs-based scholarships for students who successfully complete driver training programs, limited to 10% of the total number of students reimbursed in the prior year.

  • Authorizes competitive grants to be awarded to school districts that promote program safety, efficacy, and reduce students' out-of-pocket costs.

  • Maintains existing certification requirements with payments made by the state controller on or before February 15th, June 30th, and September 15th of each year.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding reimbursement to school districts from the driver training account and to provide for certain scholarships and grants.

EDUCATION

Last Action

Returned from House Failed; to Secretary of Senate

3/19/2019

Committee Referrals

Education2/27/2019
Education2/12/2019
Judiciary and Rules2/11/2019

Full Bill Text

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