GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1997

S	1 

SENATE BILL 688

Short Title:  Schools Attuned Program Funds.	(Public)

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Sponsors: Senators Rand; Gulley and Lee.

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Referred to:  Appropriations.

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April 3, 1997

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO IMPLEMENT THE SCHOOLS ATTUNED PROGRAM IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  There is appropriated from the General Fund to the Department of Public Education the sum of nine hundred thirty thousand eight hundred ten dollars ($930,810) for the 1997-98 fiscal year and the sum of one million forty-four thousand three hundred ten dollars ($1,044,310) for the 1998-99 fiscal year to implement the Schools Attuned Program on a statewide basis.  The purpose of the program is to enhance the ability of elementary and middle school teachers to recognize and be responsive to the learning styles and learning strengths and deficiencies of all children, regardless of whether they have potential or diagnosed learning dysfunctions.  The program shall include long-term professional development programs and  outreach and technical support services.
Section 2.  This act becomes effective July 1, 1997.