March 19, 2003

Mr. Speaker:

Your EDUCATION COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

HOUSE JOINT MEMORIAL 83

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

1. On page 2, between lines 22 and 23, insert the following:

"WHEREAS, student access to supplemental educational services under the intent of the law is not limited by the time left in the current school and funding year; and

WHEREAS, the provision of supplemental education services through the summer break would provide access to many more students, preparing these students for the fall semester; and

WHEREAS, school districts can encumber already appropriated funds that would otherwise revert and can provide a broader base of experience for assessing the program; and

WHEREAS, school districts should encourage service providers to offer their programs through the summer break; and".

2. On page 3, line 4, after "education" strike the remainder of the line, on line 5, strike "priority to" and insert in lieu thereof "encourage application by local entities to provide".

3. On page 3, line 5, after "services" strike the remainder of the line, strike line 6 in its entirety, on line 7, strike "in addition to meeting" and insert in lieu thereof "that meet".

4. On page 3, line 9, strike the comma and insert in lieu thereof "and that".

Respectfully submitted,

Rick Miera, Chairman

Adopted Not Adopted

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

The roll call vote was 11 For 0 Against

Yes: 11

Excused: Stapleton

Absent: None

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