HB 789 Summary

• Appropriates $51,851,300 to the State Department of Education for fiscal year 2023 (July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023) across two main categories: Administration ($10,661,400) and Student Services ($41,189,900).

• Authorizes the State Department of Education to employ no more than 123.00 full-time equivalent positions during fiscal year 2023, with Governor approval required for any increases and notification to the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee.

• Requires the State Department of Education to submit a report to the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee by December 1, 2022, detailing all contracts signed in fiscal year 2022 for property valued over $25,000, including contract amount, duration, parties, subject, procurement method, and rationale for any sole source or noncompetitive procurements.

• Declares an emergency and makes the act effective July 1, 2022.