2005 House Joint Resolution L

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 place before voters in the next general election a Constitutional amendment 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

Referred to the Committee on Education