Sec. X-1. Essential programs study. Beginning July 1, 1997 the State Board of Education shall develop for the Legislature an implementation plan for funding essential programs and essential services. The plan must be based on the criteria for student learning developed by the Task Force on Learning Results and established in Public Law 1995, chapter 649 and in rules adopted by the board and the Department of Education. The plan must include establishment of a system to measure and ensure that schools are held accountable for student learning results. The board shall present its plan and implementing legislation to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education matters by January 1, 1998. The committee may report out a bill based on the proposal.
Sec. X-2. Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs to report. The Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs, by June 30, 1997, shall report out a bill in which a schedule and process for studying the school funding formula is established.
Sec. X-3. Appropriation. The following funds are appropriated from the General Fund to carry out the purposes of this Part.
1997-98
EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF
State Board of Education
All Other $75,000
Provides funds to the State Board of Education for the development of an implementation plan for funding essential programs and essential services.
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION ____________
TOTAL $75,000
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