§10002 State Uses of Funds

Summary

The Governor must use 81.8% of the State’s allotted money for K–12, early childhood, and public college support. First, for fiscal years 2009, 2010, and 2011 the Governor must put money into the State K–12 funding formula to bring support back up to the higher of the 2008 or 2009 level and, where already approved by state law before October 1, 2008, let formula increases for 2010–2011 go into effect. The Governor must also restore state support for public colleges (not counting student tuition or fees) to the higher of the 2008 or 2009 level for those years. If there is not enough money to do all that, the Governor must split funds between K–12 and higher education based on how big each shortfall is. Any remaining funds go to local school districts as subgrants using their shares under Title I, Part A for the most recent year available. Fiscal year means what your State law says. The Governor must use the other 18.2% for public safety and other government services. That can include help for schools and colleges and paying to modernize, renovate, or repair public school and college buildings, including projects that meet a recognized green building standard. All eligible institutions of higher education may be considered for building funds if they meet the federal higher education eligibility rules. Local school districts may not do modernization, renovation, or repair that breaks State law.