"An Act making appropriations for K-12 education operating and school debt expenses; and providing for an effective date. "

CS for House Bill 30 (HES) will provide funds needed to achieve early funding of the FY 06 education foundation formula and school debt reimbursement programs.

This version of the bill covers the base foundation program, boarding home grants, youth in detention, special schools, pupil transportation and school debt reimbursement. Contingency language is also included that provides an additional $70.1 million for the foundation program should a bill that increases the base student allocation to at least $4919 be enacted into law.

By passing an early education funding bill, school districts will know the level of funding for the upcoming fiscal year, thus negating the need to send out pink slips to teachers because of anticipated budget cuts.

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