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1 New Paragraph; Department of Education; Duties of Commissioner. Amend RSA 21-N:4 by inserting after paragraph IX the following new paragraph:
X. Reviewing, at least every 2 years, and updating as necessary, the consolidated state plan to ensure that sufficient funds are used to encourage and establish unified co-curricular activities in schools that currently have no unified program.
2 Appropriation; Department of Education; Unified Co-Curricular Program Support; Periodic Review.
I. Beginning in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, the sum of $50,000 shall be appropriated annually to the department of education for distribution to school districts for the primary purpose of funding the initial expenses of establishing unified co-curricular activities in accordance with RSA 21-N:4, X. Any funds remaining within a fiscal year shall be distributed to school districts with existing unified co-curricular programs to fund operating costs. The governor is authorized to draw a warrant for said sums out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
II. Beginning in fiscal year 2027 and every 5 years thereafter, the department shall conduct an efficiency review of the appropriation in paragraph I and shall make recommendations to the legislature as needed.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect July 1, 2020.
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1 New Paragraph; Department of Education; Duties of Commissioner. Amend RSA 21-N:4 by inserting after paragraph IX the following new paragraph:
X. Reviewing, at least every 2 years, and updating as necessary, the consolidated state plan to ensure that sufficient funds are used to encourage and establish unified co-curricular activities in schools that currently have no unified program.
2 Appropriation; Department of Education; Unified Co-Curricular Program Support; Periodic Review.
I. Beginning in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, the sum of $50,000 shall be appropriated annually to the department of education for distribution to school districts for the primary purpose of funding the initial expenses of establishing unified co-curricular activities in accordance with RSA 21-N:4, X. Any funds remaining within a fiscal year shall be distributed to school districts with existing unified co-curricular programs to fund operating costs. The governor is authorized to draw a warrant for said sums out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
II. Beginning in fiscal year 2027 and every 5 years thereafter, the department shall conduct an efficiency review of the appropriation in paragraph I and shall make recommendations to the legislature as needed.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect July 1, 2020.