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Budget Amendments - HB1700 (Member Request)

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Chief Patron: Campbell J.
Co-Patron(s): O'Quinn
Regional Alternative Education Program

Item 136 #1h

Item 136 #1h

First Year - FY2019 Second Year - FY2020
Education
Direct Aid to Public Education FY2019 $300,000 FY2020 $300,000 GF

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Page 142, line 55, strike "$6,988,217,730" and insert "$6,988,517,730".
Page 142, line 55, strike "$7,295,037,230" and insert "$7,295,337,230".

Page 159, after line 35, insert:

"5) Out of this item, an additional state payment of $300,000 the first year and $300,000 the second year from the general fund is provided and shall be disbursed to the Symth County Public School division for the tuition cost for additional student slots in the Project RETURN Regional Alternative Education program."



Explanation

(This amendment provides $300,000 each year from the general fund to the Symth County Public School division for tuition cost for additional student slots in the Project RETURN Regional Alternative Education program. Currently, Symth has 3 slots allocated for enrollment in Project RETURN, and the additional funding will pay for more students to attend the program. Project RETURN was formed to assist school divisions in addressing the educational, social, and emotional needs of students who require an alternative educational program. Selected students from each locality receive instruction through the Project RETURN model. The model allows the locality to provide instruction at home or within the local alternative education center using the best in available software and online curriculum. The mentor teacher, in collaboration with the sending home school staff, develop an individualized academic program based on the student's ability level and the appropriate Virginia Standards of Learning. The ultimate goal is the student's successful transition into the regular academic setting. The program can involve up to 75 students in grades K-12.)