FY 2016 Appropriation

English Language Learner -- Family Literacy Centers is a program implemented by the Legislature during the 2008 General Session. The program seeks to increase parent involvement of English language learners by facilitating communication between the parent and school in the preferred language of the parent (to the extent practicable).

The program seeks to "increase the academic achievement, literacy skills, and language gains in all ethnic groups and their families; coordinate with school administrators, educators, families, and students; and support and coordinate with other language acquisition instructional services and language proficiency programs in the public schools" (UCA 53A-17a-161).

Formula -- Participation in the Family Literacy Centers is optional for school districts and charter schools. Districts and charters opting to participate in the program must submit proposals to the State Board of Education for consideration and approval. Statute requires the State Board of Education to distribute funding among participating schools in a fair and equitable manner.

Funding History
Appropriation Overview

During the 2015 General Session, the Legislature appropriated for Fiscal Year 2016, $0 from all sources for English Language Learner Family Literacy Centers. This is a 0 percent change from Fiscal Year 2015 revised estimated amounts from all sources.

Statute

The Legislature repealed statutes governing the program. Program funding was transferred to the Enhancement for At-Risk Students program. Please refer to this program for statutory authority.

Intent Language

HB0002: Item 2

The Legislature intends that the State Board of Education review the Pupil Transportation Allocation Formula and recommend ways to improve the formula to increase efficiency, simplify allocation methodology to school districts, and provide incentives for alternative transportation methods. The Legislature further intends that the State Board of Education report its recommendations to the Education Interim Committee and the Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee by October 31, 2015.

HB0002: Item 2

The Legislature intends that the State Board of Education and State Board of Regents provide joint recommendations on how to ensure that each concurrent enrollment course is taught by a qualified instructor, that credits earned by students count towards major and minor degree requirements at state colleges and universities, and that students are advised on the transferability of credits to private and out of state institutions. The Legislature also intends that these recommendations be reported to the Education Interim Committee and the Public Education Appropriations Committee by October 31, 2015.

Beginning in FY 2012, the English Language Learner Family Literacy Centers program was combined into a new program titled "Enhancement for At-Risk Students." Please refer to this program for additional information.

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