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HB 2112: funding; gifted pupils

PRIME SPONSOR: Representative Carter, LD 15

BILL STATUS: Appropriations

                ED: DP 10-0-0-1

Legend: ADE – Arizona Department of Education FY – Fiscal Year GF – General Fund SBE – State Board of Education Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)

Abstract

☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal NoteRelating to appropriations for gifted programs.

Provisions

1.       Appropriates the following amounts from the GF to ADE in FY 2019:

a.       $4.5 million for gifted program additional assistance.

b.       $500,000 for grants to school districts and charter schools who apply to ADE for gifted student identification assessments. (Sec. 1)

2.       Exempts the appropriations from lapsing. (Sec. 1)

Current Law

School district governing boards are required to develop a scope and sequence for the identification and curriculum modification of gifted students (A.R.S. § 15-779.02).  Included in the scope and sequence is a requirement to include criteria that address program design, identification, curriculum, instruction, social and emotional development, parental and community involvement and other aspects that are reviewed by ADE and SBE at least every four years.  School districts that comply with gifted requirements and submit evidence of all applicable teachers having or working towards the proper endorsement are eligible to apply to ADE for additional funding for gifted programs. If sufficient funds are not available SBE determines the allocation of monies based on comprehensiveness across grade levels, appropriateness to the served population, utility and effectiveness. (A.R.S. § 15-779.03).

 

 

 

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Fifty-third Legislature                  HB 2112

Second Regular Session                               Version 2: Appropriations

 

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