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Amend the resolve by striking out all of sections 1 and 2 and inserting the following:
‘Sec. 1 Treasurer of State to organize seminar. Resolved: That the Treasurer of State, in conjunction with the University of Maine System, the Maine Community College System, the Institute for Financial Literacy, Jump Start, Inc. and other interested parties, shall organize a seminar in November 2007 to provide training on teaching financial literacy to public school students from kindergarten to grade 12; and be it further
Sec. 2 Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: That the following appropriations and allocations are made.
 
TREASURER OF STATE, OFFICE OF
 
Administration - Treasury 0022
 
Initiative: Provides funds for costs associated with hosting a statewide seminar, including speakers, materials and food.

GENERAL FUND	2007-08	2008-09	
All Other	$15,000	$0	
			
GENERAL FUND TOTAL	$15,000	$0	
 
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SUMMARY
This amendment adds the Maine Community College System to the parties the Treasurer of State is directed to work with in organizing the seminar. It removes language relating to the Department of Education's allowing the seminar to qualify for credits for continuing education. It also adds an appropriations and allocations section to the resolve.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)