BIL:3890
RTN:90
ACN:46
TYP:Joint Resolution JR
INB:House
IND:20010405
PSP:Townsend
SPO:Townsend, Harrell, Allison, Hayes, Jennings, McCraw, Phillips, Miller
DDN:l:\council\bills\gjk\20456sd01.doc
DPB:20010510
LAD:20010503
GOV:S
DGA:20010529
SUB:Low-performing school districts, reallocation of certain education funds for special technical assistance authorized
HST:
BodyDateAction DescriptionComLeg Involved
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------20010611Act No. A46
------20010529Signed by Governor
------20010523Ratified R90
House20010510Concurred in Senate amendment,
enrolled for ratification
------20010504Scrivener's error corrected
Senate20010504Read third time, returned to House
with amendment
Senate20010503Amended, read second time,
unanimous consent for third reading
on Friday, 20010504
------20010427Scrivener's error corrected
Senate20010424Recalled from Committee,06 SF
placed on the Calendar
Senate20010417Introduced, read first time,06 SF
referred to Committee
House20010412Read third time, sent to Senate
House20010411Read second time, unanimous consent
for third reading on Thursday,
20010412
House20010410Co-Sponsor added (Rule 5.2) by Rep.Miller
House20010405Introduced, read first time,
placed on Calendar without reference
Versions of This Bill
Revised on 20010405
Revised on 20010425
Revised on 20010427
Revised on 20010503
Revised on 20010504
TXT:
(A46, R90, H3890)
A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE REALLOCATION OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FUNDING UNDER THE EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY ACT FOR SPECIFIED ASSISTANCE TO LOWPERFORMING SCHOOLS AND TO PROVIDE THE MANNER IN WHICH AND CRITERIA UNDER WHICH THIS SPECIAL ASSISTANCE SHALL BE PROVIDED.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
Reallocation of technical assistance funding
SECTION1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and in order to provide assistance at the beginning of the school year, schools may qualify for technical assistance based on the criteria established by the Education Oversight Committee for school ratings and on the most recently available PACT scores. In order to best meet the needs of lowperforming schools, the funding provided for technical assistance under the Education Accountability Act may be reallocated among the programs and purposes specified in this section. The State Department of Education shall establish criteria for reviewing and assisting schools that will be rated unsatisfactory using a tiered system with the lowestperforming schools receiving highest priority. Not to exceed the statewide total number of specialists stipulated by the Education Accountability Act, the highest priority school assistance shall include a yearlong technical assistance team that may include a lead principal or curriculum specialist, or both. All specialists shall have a demonstrated record of success in their field and shall be entitled to the incentives and benefits of a teacher specialist. Technical assistance for below average schools shall be provided to the extent possible in order of need. The State Department of Education shall provide information on the technical assistance strategies and their impact to the State Board of Education, the Education Oversight Committee, the Senate Education Committee, the Senate Finance Committee, the House of Representatives Education and Public Works Committee, and the House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee annually.
Time effective
SECTION2.This joint resolution takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
Ratified the 23rd day of May, 2001.
Approved the 29th day of May, 2001.
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