FIRST REGULAR SESSION

SENATE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR

HOUSE SUBSTITUTE FOR

HOUSE BILL NO. 2

92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY



0002S.04C


AN ACT

To appropriate money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the State Board of Education and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the several divisions and programs thereof to be expended only as provided in Article IV, Section 28 of the Constitution of Missouri, and to transfer money among certain funds for the period beginning July 1, 2003 and ending June 30, 2004.




Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the state of Missouri, as follows:

There is appropriated out of the State Treasury, to be expended only as provided in Article IV, Section 28 of the Constitution of Missouri, for the purpose of funding each department, division, agency, and program enumerated in each section for the item or items stated, and for no other purpose whatsoever chargeable to the fund designated for the period beginning July 1, 2003 and ending June 30, 2004, as follows:



Section 2.005. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For the Division of General Administration Personal Service and/or Expense and Equipment, provided

that not more than fifteen percent (15%) flexibility is allowed

between each appropriation

From General Revenue Fund $2,695,487



Personal Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,144,369

Expense and Equipment 1,367,486

From Federal Funds 2,511,855



Personal Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 247,524

Expense and Equipment 2,681,686From Excellence in Education Fund 2,929,210



Expense and Equipment

From Federal Funds 3,000,000

From Lottery Proceeds Fund 110,880

Total (Not to exceed 97.50 F.T.E.) $11,247,432



Section 2.010. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For construction and site acquisition costs to accommodate any reasonably anticipated net enrollment increase caused by any reduction or elimination of the voluntary transfer plan as approved by the United States Court of the Eastern District of Missouri pursuant to Senate Bill 781 (1998)

From General Revenue Fund $16,500,000



Section 2.015. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For distributions to the free public schools under the School Foundation Program as provided in Chapter 163, RSMo as follows: At least $1,656,625,892 for the Equity Formula; and no more than: $344,741,446 for the Line 14 At-Risk Program; $137,757,556 for Transportation; $149,617,982 for Special Education; $9,432,386 for Remedial Reading; $81,274,784 for Early Childhood Special Education; $21,139,588 for Gifted Education; $32,358,698 for Career Ladder; $52,080,428 for Vocational Education; $26,906,036 for Early Childhood Development

From Outstanding Schools Trust Fund $393,181,996

From State School Moneys Fund 2,029,959,803

From Lottery Proceeds Fund 88,792,997



For the Equity Formula, contingent upon the availability of

additional new revenue for fiscal year 2004 as authorized

in legislation in 2003 by the 92nd General Assembly and

approved by the Governor and/or voters

From General Revenue Fund 93,133,125



For the Line 14 At-Risk Program, contingent upon the

availability of additional new revenue for fiscal year

2004 as authorized in legislation in 2003 by the

92nd General Assembly and approved by the Governor

and/or voters

From General Revenue Fund 6,866,875



For State Board of Education operated school programs Personal Service and/or Expense and Equipment, provided

that not more than fifteen percent (15%) flexibility is allowed

between each appropriation

From General Revenue Fund (Not to exceed 886.83 F.T.E.) 43,947,562



Personal Service .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,577,832

Expense and Equipment 1,527,581From Federal Funds 3,105,413



Expense and Equipment

From Bingo Proceed for Education Fund 1,707,167

Total (Not to exceed 910.72 F.T.E.) $2,560,694,938



Section 2.020. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For early grade literacy programs offered at Southeast Missouri State University

From General Revenue Fund $105,000

From Lottery Proceeds Fund 145,000

From Outstanding Schools Trust Fund 250,000

Total $500,000



Section 2.025. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For the School Food Services Program to reimburse schools for breakfasts and lunches

From General Revenue Fund $3,460,219

From Federal Funds 148,175,188E

Total $151,635,407



Section 2.030. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For lease purchases pursuant to Sections 166.131 and 166.300, RSMo, pertaining to the School Building Revolving Fund

From School Building Revolving Fund $1,500,000E



Section 2.035. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For distributions to the public elementary and secondary schools in this state, pursuant to Chapters 149 and 163, RSMo, pertaining to the Fair Share Fund

From Fair Share Fund $23,225,250E



Section 2.040. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For distributions to the public elementary and secondary schools in this state, pursuant to Chapters 144, 163, and 164, RSMo, pertaining to the School District Trust Fund

From School District Trust Fund $693,947,458E



Section 2.045. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For the apportionment to school districts, and state board operated school programs for expense and equipment, one-half the amount accruing to the General Revenue Fund from the County Foreign Insurance Tax

From General Revenue Fund $89,650,000E



Section 2.050. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For costs associated with school district bonds

From School District Bond Fund $450,000



Section 2.055. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For receiving and expending donations and federal funds provided that the General Assembly shall be notified of the source of any new funds and the purpose for which they shall be expended, in writing, prior to the expenditure of said funds

From Federal and Other Funds $15,000,000



Section 2.060. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For the Division of School Improvement Personal Service and/or Expense and Equipment, provided

that not more than fifteen percent (15%) flexibility is allowed

between each appropriation

From General Revenue Fund (Not to exceed 31.19 F.T.E.) 1,500,013

Personal Service .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,619,666 Expense and Equipment 4,656,520

From Federal Funds (Not to exceed 64.07 F.T.E.) 7,276,186



Personal Service .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203,837 Expense and Equipment .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 28,120

From Outstanding Schools Trust Fund (Not to exceed 6.3 F.T.E.) 231,957



For the Division of Vocational and Adult Education

Personal Service and/or Expense and Equipment, provided

that not more than fifteen percent (15%) flexibility is allowed

between each appropriation

From General Revenue Fund (Not to exceed 33.50 F.T.E.) 1,435,615



Personal Service .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,013,469 Expense and Equipment 910,372

From Federal Funds (Not to exceed 58.00 F.T.E.) 2,923,841



For the Division of Special Education Personal Service and/or Expense and Equipment, provided

that not more than fifteen percent (15%) flexibility is allowed between each appropriation

From General Revenue Fund (Not to exceed 4.50 F.T.E.) 228,596



Personal Service 1,637,545

Expense and Equipment 590,842

From Federal Funds (Not to exceed 42.50 F.T.E.) 2,228,387



For the Division of Teacher Quality and Urban Education Personal Service and/or Expense and Equipment, provided

that not more than fifteen percent (15%) flexibility is allowed

between each appropriation From General Revenue Fund (Not to exceed 27.00 F.T.E.) 1,068,432



Personal Service 35,007

Expense and Equipment 382,366

From Federal Funds (Not to exceed 1 F.T.E.) 417,373



Personal Service 76,921

Expense and Equipment 7,041

From Outstanding Schools Trust Fund (Not to exceed 2.00 F.T.E.) 83,962

Total (Not to exceed 270.06 F.T.E.) $17,394,362



Section 2.065. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For the Technology Grants Program and for planning and implementing computer network infrastructure for public elementary and secondary schools, including computer access to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and to improve the use of classroom technologyFrom Federal Funds 12,162,366



Section 2.070. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For improving basic programs operated by local education agencies under Title I of the No Child Left Behind Act

From Federal Funds $190,000,000E



Section 2.075. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For the Reading First Grant Program under Title I of the No Child Left Behind Act

From Federal Funds $14,908,815E



Section 2.080. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For innovative educational program strategies under Title VI of the No Child Left Behind Act

From Federal Funds $11,000,000E



Section 2.085. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For programs for the gifted from interest earnings accruing in the Stephen Morgan Ferman Memorial for Education of the Gifted

From State School Moneys Fund $10,000E



Section 2.090. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For the Missouri Scholars and Fine Arts Academies

From General Revenue Fund $512,898

From Lottery Proceeds Fund 158,156

Total $671,054



Section 2.095. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For reimbursements to school districts for the Early Childhood Program, Hard-to-Reach Incentives, and Parent Education in conjunction with the Early Childhood Educational and Screening Program

From General Revenue Fund $73,200

From Federal Funds 824,000

From State School Moneys Fund 125,000



For grants to higher education institutions or area vocational technical schools for the Child Development Associate Certificate Program in collaboration with the Coordinating Board for Higher Education

From Federal Funds 400,000



For grants to school districts under the Early Childhood Development, Education and Care Program, including up to $25,000 in expense and equipment, for program administration

From Early Childhood Development, Education and Care Fund 16,545,112

Total $17,967,312



Section 2.100. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For the A+ Schools Program

From General Revenue Fund $49,900

From Lottery Proceeds Fund 12,563,100

Total $12,613,000



Section 2.105. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For the Performance Based Assessment Program

From General Revenue Fund $403,245

From Federal Funds 7,184,722

From Outstanding Schools Trust Fund 128,125

From Lottery Proceeds Fund 4,568,630

Total $12,284,722



Section 2.110. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For courses, exams, and other expenses that lead to high school students receiving college credit and Advanced Placement examination fees for low-income families

From Federal Funds $407,250

From Lottery Proceeds Fund 711,786

Total $1,119,036



Section 2.115. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For school renovation grants

From Federal Funds $14,252,588E



Section 2.120. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For the Instructional Improvement Grants Program pursuant to Title II Improving Teacher Quality

From Federal Funds $74,348,890E



Section 2.125. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For the Safe and Drug Free Schools Grants Program pursuant to Title IV of the No Child Left Behind Act

From Federal Funds $9,600,000E



Section 2.130. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For a safe schools initiative to include, but not be limited to, safe school grants, alternative education program grants, equipment, anti-violence curriculum development, and conflict resolution

From General Revenue Fund $200,000

From Lottery Proceeds Fund 4,922,368

Total $5,122,368



Section 2.135. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For the Public Charter Schools Program

From Federal Funds $2,432,000



Section 2.140. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For the state's portion of the scholarship program for teacher education students in approved programs at four-year colleges or universities in Missouri pursuant to the Excellence in Education Act

From General Revenue Fund $249,000



For the state's portion for scholarships for minority students pursuant to Section 161.415, RSMo

From Lottery Proceeds Fund 200,000

Total $449,000



Section 2.145. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For grants to public schools for whole-school, research-based reform programs

From Federal Funds $8,000,000E



Section 2.150. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For grants to rural and low income schools

From Federal Funds $2,100,000



Section 2.155. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For language acquisition pursuant to Title III of the No Child Left Behind Act

From Federal Funds $2,600,000



Section 2.160. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For the Refugee Children School Impact Grants Program

From Federal Funds $800,000



Section 2.165. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For character education initiatives

From Federal Funds $600,000

From Lottery Proceeds Fund 250,000

Total $850,000



Section 2.170. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For the Gold Star Schools Program

From Federal Funds $15,000



Section 2.175. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For the Schools with Distinction Program

From Federal Funds $13,000



Section 2.180. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For Transition to Teaching Program

From Federal Funds $1,000,000



For the Missouri State Action for Education Leadership Project

From Federal Funds 300,000

Total $1,300,000



Section 2.185. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Personal Service and/or Expense and Equipment, provided

that not more than fifteen percent (15%) flexibility is allowed

between each appropriation From General Revenue Fund (Not to exceed 7.50 F.T.E.) $318,321



Personal Service and/or Expense and Equipment, provided

that not more than fifteen percent (15%) flexibility is allowed

between each appropriation

Personal Service 26,357,200

Expense and Equipment 4,628,028

From Federal Funds (Not to exceed 749.00 F.T.E.) 30,985,228

Total (Not to exceed 757.00 F.T.E.) $31,303,549



Section 2.190. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For the Vocational Rehabilitation Program

From General Revenue Fund $10,571,518

From Federal Funds 36,387,727

From Payments by the Department of Mental Health 1,000,000

From Lottery Proceeds Fund 1,400,000

Total $49,359,245



Section 2.195. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For the Disability Determination Program

From Federal Funds $18,000,000



Section 2.200. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For the Personal Care Assistance Program

From General Revenue Fund $28,201,759

From Federal Funds 40,482,137E

Total $68,683,896



Section 2.205. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For Independent Living Centers

From General Revenue Fund $2,156,486

From Federal Funds 1,592,546

From Independent Living Center Fund 590,556

Total $4,339,588



Section 2.210. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For the Project SUCCESS Program

From Federal Funds $500,000



Section 2.215. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For distributions to providers of vocational education programs

From Federal Funds $32,064,693



Section 2.220. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For job training programs pursuant to the Workforce Investment Act

From Federal Funds $6,797,937E



Section 2.225. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For distributions to educational institutions for the Adult Basic Education Program

From General Revenue Fund $4,279,293

From Federal Funds 12,500,000

From Outstanding Schools Trust Fund 525,313

Total $17,304,606



Section 2.230. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For a grant award program for literacy and family literacy providers that offer services that are complementary to adult basic education

From General Revenue Fund $1,184,991



Section 2.235. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For the School Age Child Care Program

From Federal Funds $12,138,563



Section 2.240. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For the Troops to Teachers Program

From Federal Funds $153,610



Section 2.245. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For the Special Education Program

From Federal Funds $182,315,211E



Section 2.250. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For special education excess costs and severe disabilities services

From Federal Funds $4,257,267E



Section 2.255. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For the First Steps Program

From General Revenue Fund $3,017,369

From Federal Funds 10,506,837

From Early Childhood Development, Education and Care Fund 5,286,042

Total $18,810,248



Section 2.260. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For payments to school districts for children in residential placements through the Department of Mental Health or the Department of Social Services pursuant to Section 167.126, RSMo

From General Revenue Fund $6,968,606

From Lottery Proceeds Fund 3,130,931

Total $10,099,537



Section 2.265. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For operational maintenance and repairs for State Board of Education operated schools

From Facilities Maintenance Reserve Fund $57,950

From Lottery Proceeds Fund 342,754

Total $400,704



Section 2.270. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For the Sheltered Workshops Program

From General Revenue Fund $18,599,100



Section 2.275. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For payments to readers for blind or visually handicapped students in elementary and secondary schools

From General Revenue Fund $14,000

From State School Moneys Fund 25,000

Total $39,000



Section 2.280. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For a task force on blind student academic and vocational performance

From General Revenue Fund $80,750



Section 2.285. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For the Missouri School for the Deaf

From School for the Deaf Trust Fund $25,000E



Section 2.290. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For the Missouri School for the Blind

From School for the Blind Trust Fund $1,500,000E



Section 2.295. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For the State Schools for Severely Handicapped Children

From Handicapped Children's Trust Fund $30,000E



Section 2.300. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

For the Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Personal Service and/or Expense and Equipment, provided

that not more than fifteen percent (15%) flexibility is allowed

between each appropriation From General Revenue Fund $273,549



Expense and Equipment

From Federal Funds 50,000

From Certification of Interpreters Fund 125,000

From Missouri Commission for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Fund 50,000

Total (Not to exceed 7.00 F.T.E.) $498,549



Section 2.305. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Funds are to be transferred out of the State Treasury, chargeable to the General Revenue Fund, to the State School Moneys Fund

From General Revenue Fund $1,746,593,075



Funds are to be transferred out of the State Treasury, chargeable to the

General Revenue Fund, to the State School Moneys

Fund, contingent upon the availability of additional new revenue

for fiscal year 2004 as authorized in legislation in 2003 by the

92nd General Assembly and approved by the Governor and/or voters

From General Revenue Fund 100,000,000



Section 2.310. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Funds are to be transferred out of the State Treasury, chargeable to the Gaming Proceeds for Education Fund, to the State School Moneys Fund

From Gaming Proceeds for Education Fund $231,380,000E



Section 2.315. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Funds are to be transferred out of the State Treasury, chargeable to the General Revenue Fund, to the Outstanding Schools Trust Fund

From General Revenue Fund $394,400,000E



Section 2.320. To the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Funds are to be transferred out of the State Treasury, chargeable to the Gaming Proceeds for Education Fund, to the School District Bond Fund

From Gaming Proceeds for Education Fund $450,000







BILL TOTALS



General Revenue Fund $2,374,900,309

Federal Funds 927,318,630

Other Funds 1,152,573,153

Total $4,454,792,092