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S13582024 Regular SessionSigned into law

Amends existing law to provide that certain qualified expenses for the Empowering Parents Grant program will be reimbursed, to establish provisions for reimbursements, and to provide that unused funds may be forfeited by a participant.

EDUCATION -- Amends existing law to provide that certain qualified expenses for the Empowering Parents Grant program will be reimbursed, to establish provisions for reimbursements, and to provide that unused funds may be forfeited by a participant.

EDUCATION

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

This legislation makes changes to the Empowering Parents Micro-grant program consistent with the recommendations of the Parent Advisory Panel. It provides for the following changes: 1) allows internet expenses to be subject to reimbursement instead of direct payment through the grant distribution platform, 2) clarifies that students in school districts and public charter schools are eligible to use the micro-grants for programs offered through their schools that have an associated fee, and 3) increases the allowable timeframe to expend the funds from 2 to 3 years.

HOW THEY VOTED

house Chamber· Mar 28, 2024

House Third Reading

✓ Passed
60 Yea
10 Nay
Passed by 71.43 votes

LATEST ACTION

Session Law Chapter 277 Effective: 07/01/2024

BILL INFO

Session
2024
Chamber
senate
Status date
Apr 4, 2024

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