Rep. BINGHAM proposes the following Amendment No. 11 to H.4813 as introduced by Ways & Means
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EXPLANATION: Moves the proviso pertaining to Science Kits to the EIA to conform with funding

Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 1A, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - EIA, page 362, after line 29, by adding an appropriately numbered paragraph to read:
/ (SDE-EIA: Refurbishing Science Kits) Funds appropriated for the purchase of textbooks and other instructional materials may be used for reimbursing school districts to offset the costs of refurbishing science kits on the state-adopted textbook inventory, purchasing new kits from the central textbook depository, or a combination of refurbishment and purchase. The refurbishing cost of kits may not exceed the cost of the state-adopted refurbishing kits plus a reasonable amount for shipping and handling. Costs for staff development, personnel costs, equipment, or other costs associated with refurbishing kits on state inventory are not allowable costs./

Renumber sections to conform.
Amend totals and titles to conform.