Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, by deleting Section 59-17-45(A)(3) and inserting:
/ (3) On or before August 1, 2020, an eligible district intending to consolidate must submit a preliminary consolidation plan, timeline, and the proposed use of funds to the local legislative delegation for review and approval through the passage of local legislation. Upon approval by the local legislative delegation, the district shall forward the consolidation plan to the Department of Education. The Department of Education shall make an initial allocation to the impacted districts. The Department of Education shall allocate the remaining funds following any legislative action formally consolidating the districts. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.