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Relates to appropriations made to charter schools in the education, labor and family assistance budget for the 2009-2010 state fiscal year
In Senate Committee · Finance · Sponsor Craig M. Johnson
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BILL NUMBER:A8947
Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 53 of the laws of 2009, enacting the education, labor and family assistance budget, in relation to charter schools
Purpose or general idea of bill
This legislation would enable the state to apply for and receive nearly $14 million in federal grants for per-pupil facility funding over the next five years.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 of chapter 53 of the laws of 2009 is amended to add up to $1 million for the establishment of a per-pupil facilities aid program for charter schools that is required for federal grant eligibility.
Justification
This bill would add new language to the existing Charter School Stimulus account of the General Fund. This language would enable the state to apply for and receive nearly $14 million in federal grants for per-pupil facility funding over the next five years. This funding would come from existing appropriation levels in the above mentioned account, and does not obligate the state to additional out-year financial obligations.
The Federal grant is through the U.S. Department of Education, DFDA Number 84-282D; applications are due by July 1, 2009 and require a state law authorizing per-pupil facilities aid for charter schools.
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