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MS HB419

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

Tom Miles

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 37-177-21 to require the Legislature to appropriate a proportionate share of residual Education Enhancement Fund monies for school districts with 20% or more of student enrollment comprised of English language learners.

  • Provides additional funding for educational support and teacher resources specifically targeted to districts serving high populations of English language learners.

  • Modifies Section 37-61-33(4)(b) to designate residual Education Enhancement Fund monies for the purposes specified in the Literacy Based Promotion Act, including support for English language learner programs.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

English language learners; increase funding to districts with 20% or more enrolled student population comprised of.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2017

Committee Referrals

Education1/5/2017

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