March 10, 2003

Madam President:

Your EDUCATION COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

has had it under consideration and reports same with recommendation that it DO PASS, amended as follows:

1. On page 1, line 12, after "USED" strike the remainder of the line, strike line 13 through "PROVIDERS" and insert in lieu thereof "TO CONTRACT AND SUBCONTRACT WITH PRIVATE AND NONPROFIT PROGRAMS THAT MEET FEDERAL HEAD START PERFORMANCE STANDARDS".

2. On page 1, line 22, strike "collaborate" and insert in lieu thereof "subcontract".

3. On page 1, line 23, after "provide" strike the remainder of the line, strike "services" on line 24 and insert in lieu thereof "programs that meet federal head start performance standards".

Respectfully submitted,

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Cynthia Nava, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 5 For 0 Against

Yes: 5

No: 0

Excused: Garcia, Romero, Sanchez, B., Sharer

Absent: None

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