Education - Low-Density Calculation - Mandated Funding
Sponsor: Jefferson L. Ghrist (District 36)Committee: AppropriationsSubject: Primary and Secondary EducationStatus: Unfavorable Report by Appropriations; Withdrawn (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring, for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2027, the Governor to include in the annual budget bill an appropriation in an amount equal to the low-density calculation for counties that have a population density amount of less than 100 and a full-time equivalent student enrollment of fewer than 2,000 students.
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Testimony (6)
MGA witness listFAV 6Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | McCarthy, Shireka | City of Seat Pleasant | Oral |
| FAV | Fithian, Ronald | Kent County Board of Commissioners | Oral |
| FAV | Fithian, Ronnie | Kent County Government | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Couch, Dr. Karen | Kent County Public Schools | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Sullivan, Francoise | Vice President, Kent County BOE | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Ghrist, Delegate Ghristlegislator | Individual | Oral |