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MS HB419
Bill
Status
1/31/2017
Primary Sponsor
Tom Miles
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AI Summary
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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.
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Provides additional funding for educational support and teacher resources specifically targeted to districts serving high populations of English language learners.
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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.
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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