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MS HB1281
Bill
Status
2/1/2011
Primary Sponsor
Gary Chism
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AI Summary
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Requires the State Department of Education to annually determine by May 1 a uniform percentage of adequate education program funds that all school districts must allocate to direct classroom instruction
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Calculates the uniform percentage by averaging the classroom instruction spending ratios of the five highest-performing school districts based on state assessment results
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Defines "direct classroom instruction" as salaries for teachers spending at least 60% of each school day in scheduled classroom instruction, assistant teacher salaries, and instructional supplies including computers and technology
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Explicitly excludes from "direct classroom instruction" professional development, library services, counseling, nursing, administration, food services, transportation, maintenance, and school security
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Allows school districts to voluntarily allocate more than the required uniform percentage to direct classroom instruction
Legislative Description
Adequate education funds; require percent to be allotted to direct classroom instruction.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/1/2011