2005 House Bill 5436

Spend leftover school funds on math programs

Introduced in the House

Nov. 22, 2005

Introduced by Rep. John Moolenaar (R-98)

To appropriate $18.5 million left over in the School Aid Fund at the end of Fiscal Year 2004-2005 to certain schools for programs to improve middle school mathematics performance. The money would only go to districts that meet certain performance benchmarks specified in the bill.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Dec. 7, 2005

Substitute offered by Rep. John Moolenaar (R-98)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Dec. 8, 2005

Amendment offered by Rep. Gretchen Whitmer (D-69)

To spend the money only if the January 2006 revenue estimating conference confirms that the state actually has it.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 98 to 4 (details)

To appropriate $18.5 million left over in the School Aid Fund at the end of Fiscal Year 2004-2005 to certain schools for programs to improve middle school mathematics performance. The money would only go to districts that meet certain performance benchmarks specified in the bill.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 13, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations