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Ch. 289 2002 LAWS OF MARYLAND
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Chapter 704 of the Acts of 1998, as amended by Chapter 420 of the Acts of 2001
SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That for fiscal years 1999
through [2003] 2007, in each year, the State shall provide $35 million for public
school construction projects in Prince George's County and the Prince George's County
government shall provide a minimum of $32 million for public school construction
projects, and such additional funds as may be necessary to match the annual State
appropriation for public school construction projects in Prince George's County. For
fiscal years 2000 through [2003] 2007, the full level of State funding shall be
contingent on future economic conditions and review and approval by the State
Superintendent of Schools of the Prince George's County Board of Education's
Comprehensive Plan described in the 1998 Memorandum of Understanding signed by
the parties to Vaughns, et al. v. Board of Education of Prince George's County, et al.
and submitted to the United States District Court.
SECTION 3. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That for fiscal years 1999
through [2003] 2007, in each year, the State shall provide 75 percent of the eligible
costs for up to $35 million in public school construction costs in Prince George's
County. At least $20 million of the State funds must be spent each year on
neighborhood school projects. For fiscal years 1999 through 2003, for FISCAL YEARS
1999 THROUGH 2003, FOR funding above $35 million, the State shall provide 60 percent
of the eligible costs. For fiscal years 2004 through 2007, for funding above $35 million,
the State shall provide 65 percent of the eligible costs FOR FISCAL YEARS 2004
THROUGH 2007, FOR FUNDING ABOVE $35 MILLION, THE STATE SHALL PROVIDE 65
PERCENT OF THE ELIGIBLE COSTS. Neighborhood school projects shall be identified
by the Interagency Committee on Public School Construction and shall include new
public schools and additions or improvements to existing public schools which serve
students reassigned to their local communities based upon the Community Schools
Education Plan developed by the Prince George's County Board of Education.
SECTION 4. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That prior to any school
construction projects being released for bidding as a result of State funding in fiscal
years 1999 through [2003] 2007, the Prince George's County Board of Education, the
County Executive, and the County Council shall submit to the Interagency Committee
on School Construction the most recent Community Schools Education Plan and the
Prince George's County Board of Education Capital Improvement Program and a
letter of endorsement of the plan and program. The Interagency Committee shall
review the information submitted and determine which projects or portions thereof are
justified and which qualify as neighborhood school projects. Prior to any approval
from the Interagency Committee to release any projects for bidding, the educational
programs and services proposed for each project shall be reviewed and approved by the
State Superintendent of Schools for consistency with practices and strategies that
result in improved student achievement and academic and social success.
SECTION 5. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That:
(a) Except as provided in [subsection (b)] SUBSECTION (B) AND (C) of this
section and Section 6 of this Act, this Act shall remain effective until June 30, 2003,
and, at the end of June 30, 2003, with no further action required by the General
Assembly, this Act shall be abrogated and of no further force and effect.
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