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2009 SESSION

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HB 2354 Suspension of mandates; requires Governor to temporarily suspend on locality facing fiscal stress.

Introduced by: R. Steven Landes | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Governor; suspension of mandates. Provides that, notwithstanding the Governor's authority to temporarily suspend state mandated, school divisions shall not be required to meet mandated staffing ratio requirements for the programs funded by the Lottery Proceeds Fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010.  The bill also provides that state funds for such programs must be used for the stated program purposes.  In addition, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010, school divisions will not be required to provide matching funds for the programs funded through (i) the Lottery Proceeds Fund, (ii) the Virginia Public School Authority, or (iii) to purchase textbooks.  The provisions of the bill will expire on July 1, 2010.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Governor; suspension of mandates. Requires the Governor to temporarily suspend mandates on a locality upon a finding that it faces fiscal stress and the suspension of the mandate or portion thereof would help alleviate the fiscal hardship. Currently, suspension of the mandate is discretionary with the Governor. The bill provides that its provisions will expire on July 1, 2010.