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MO HCR34
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Engrossed
4/9/2015
Primary Sponsor
Lyle Rowland
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AI Summary
- Urges the 114th Congress to reinstate the Secure Rural Schools program at previous funding levels and maintain Impact Aid law funding for local school districts
- Missouri school districts received over $3 million under the Secure Rural Schools Act for the 2013-14 school year
- The Secure Rural Schools program expired on September 30, 2014, resulting in significantly decreased payments to states
- Federal tax-exempt lands reduce local property tax revenues that support school districts, making federal funding critical to offset these losses
- Directs the Chief Clerk of the Missouri House of Representatives to send copies of this resolution to all members of Missouri's Congressional delegation
Legislative Description
Encourages Congress to reinstate the Secure Rural Schools program at its previous funding levels and maintain funding under the Impact Aid law
Last Action
Reported Do Pass (S)
4/21/2015
Committee Referrals
Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions, and Ethics4/13/2015
Select Committee on Education3/9/2015
Emerging Issues in Education2/18/2015
Full Bill Text
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