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F I S C A L I M P A C T R E P O R T





SPONSOR: Williams DATE TYPED: 3-1-01 HB 655
SHORT TITLE: High School Reform SB
ANALYST: Segura


APPROPRIATION



Appropriation Contained
Estimated Additional Impact
 Recurring

or Non-Rec

 Fund

Affected

FY01 FY02 FY01 FY02
$ 2,000.0 Rec GF



(Parenthesis ( ) Indicate Expenditure Decreases)





SOURCES OF INFORMATION



State Department of Education (SDE)



SUMMARY



Synopsis of Bill



House Bill 655 appropriates $2,000.0 to the SDE to implement research-based high school reform efforts.



Significant Issues



To be eligible for funding, reform efforts must:



- align high schools with elementary and middle schools, postsecondary institu tions, and work opportunities;

- build upon business-education partnerships;

- utilize professional development; and

- engage youth in the reform process.





FISCAL IMPLICATIONS



House Bill 655 appropriates $2,000.0 from the general fund and is recurring.





ADMINISTRATIVE IMPLICATIONS



SDE will administer funds appropriated for high school reform. Schools will develop or refine current strategic plans for high school reform.



CONFLICT/DUPLICATION/COMPANIONSHIP/RELATIONSHIP



House Bill 655 relates to all the education reform legislation currently being introduced ( HB35,HB67,HB82,HB186,HB257,HB398,HB466,HB540,HB541, HJM4,HJM12,SB15,SB47,SB48,SB210,SB308,SB403.



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