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2005 Session

Budget Amendments - HB1500 (Member Request)

Chief Patron: Callahan
National Rehabilitation & Rediscovery Foundation

Item 531 #23h

Item 531 #23h

First Year - FY2005 Second Year - FY2006
Nonstate Agencies
State Grants to Nonstate Entities-Nonstate Agencies FY2005 $0 FY2006 $100,000 GF

Language
Page 482, after line 18, insert:
"Out of the amounts for Financial Assistance for Cultural and Artistic Affairs, $100,000 the second year from the general fund is provided to the National Rehabilitation & Rediscovery Foundation."


Explanation
(This amendment provides $100,000 from the general fund in the second year to the National Rehabilitation & Rediscovery Foundation's Movement Therapy Program. The Movement Therapy Program is currently being funded through the Commonwealth Neurotrauma Initiative Grant; however, funding will end in 2005. This program will serve 50 individuals with brain injuries and other neurological disabilities per year. Funds will be used for personnel to provide direct services to individuals and for operational expenses which include rental space, equipment, supplies, and training.)