2005 House Bill 4975

Mandate 65 percent of school spending for “instruction”

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Introduced in the House

June 21, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Jacob Hoogendyk (R-61)

To require at least 65 percent of all public school operations budgets to be spent on instruction (rather than administration). “Instruction” is broadly defined, using a U.S. Department of Education standard. The governor could waive the requirement for a particular school district.

Referred to the Committee on Education

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Sept. 28, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Education.

Referred to the Committee on Education