Chief Patron: Reid
Industry Certification Testing Fees

Item 129 #3h

Language
Page 103, line 16, strike "$47,345,593" and insert "$47,845,593".
Page 103, after line 27, insert:
"B. Out of the amounts for Pupil Assessment Services, $500,000 the first year from the general fund is provided for incentive funds for school divisions to seek annual prorated reimbursement of the testing fee incurred by school divisions on behalf of students or teachers who take an industry certification or state licensure examination that qualify for verified graduation credit or program approval.  The reimbursement amount paid shall not exceed 100% of the total cost of the testing fees incurred by the school divisions and shall be based on local composite index, availability of state funds allocated specifically for this purpose and the total number of school divisions seeking reimbursement.  The reimbursement may include expenses related to establishing a testing center."
Page 103, line 28, strike "B." and insert "C."

Explanation
(This amendment provides $500,000 the first year from the general fund for incentive funds to reimburse a portion of the testing fees incurred by school divisions for industry certification tests or state licensure exams that qualify for verified graduation credit or program approval to students and teachers who may select one of these types of tests.)