HB714 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Richard Lindsey

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Foundation Program, in times of financial emergency Legislature may reduce number of contract days in Education Trust Fund Appropriations Act, Sec. 16-13-231 am'd.

Summary

The bill would let the Legislature cut the number of contract days funded by the Foundation Program Fund during financial emergencies.

What This Bill Does

It amends Section 16-13-231 to authorize a reduction in funded contract days for the Foundation Program Fund in the annual Education Trust Fund Appropriations Act when there is a financial emergency. The Foundation Program Fund would still aim to provide at least 180 instructional days, but the funded days could be fewer if the Legislature decides so in emergencies. If a local board cannot operate the minimum 180 days, the Foundation Program allowances would be calculated based on the actual days the schools are in session. The act would take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Local boards of education would be responsible for managing funds and may operate with fewer funded contract days during emergencies.
• Teachers and other school staff whose contracts and salaries are tied to Foundation Program funding could see changes if funded days are reduced.
• Students and families could experience changes in instructional time if the funded days are shortened during emergencies.
• The State Board of Education and the Legislature would oversee and implement the emergency funding rules.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 16-13-231 to authorize the Legislature, in times of financial emergency, to reduce the number of contract days funded by the Foundation Program Fund in the annual Education Trust Fund Appropriations Act.
• The Foundation Program Fund must still support at least 180 full instructional days, and allowances are computed for actual days if a district cannot operate 180 days.
• Funding and allocation of Foundation Program funds are governed by existing requirements, including local effort contributions and equitable distribution, even when contracted days are reduced in emergencies.
• The act becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.

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Subjects

Education