NOTE: As provided in LFC policy, this report is intended for use by the standing finance committees of the legislature.  The Legislative Finance Committee does not assume responsibility for the accuracy of the information in this report when used in any other situation.

The LFC is only preparing FIRs on bills referred to the Senate Finance Committee, the Senate Ways and Means Committee, the House Appropriations and Finance Committee and the House Taxation and Revenue Committee. The chief clerks are responsible for preparing and issuing all other bill analyses.

Only the most recent FIR version, excluding attachments, is available on the Intranet. Previously issued FIRs and attachments may be obtained from the LFC office in Room 416 of the State Capitol Building.

(Parenthesis ( ) Indicate Expenditure Decreases)

Duplicates/Conflicts with/Companion to/Relates to

SOURCES OF INFORMATION

State Department of Public Education (SDE)

SUMMARY

Synopsis of Bill

Senate Bill 169 appropriates $100.0 to SDE to provide training and support services for reading recovery programs.

Significant Issues

According to SDE, reading recovery is an early intervention program designed to assist children in first grade who are not mastering reading and writing skills. The program is designed to move students who are performing at a low level, up to the class average where they can benefit from regular classroom instruction. The goal of the program is accelerated learning.

FISCAL IMPLICATIONS

Senate Bill 169 appropriates $100.0 from the general fund to SDE for expenditure in fiscal year 2000. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2000 shall revert to the general fund.

ADMINISTRATIVE IMPLICATIONS

SDE indicates that current staff could handle this project; however, should a significant number of special projects be approved, SDE would require additional staff.

CTF/gm