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HB 2112: funding; gifted pupils

PRIME SPONSOR: Representative Carter, LD 15

BILL STATUS: Caucus & COW

                ED: DP 10-0-0-1

                APPROP: DPA 10-1-0-2

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

Abstract

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

Provisions

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

a.       $4.5 million $500,000 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) (APPROP)

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 3: Caucus & COW

 

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