House Sponsors: DAVIS,MONIQUE. Short description: SCH CD-HIRE NEW TEACHERS PROG Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the School Code to require the State Board of Education to establish and implement a 3-year funding program, beginning with fiscal year 2000, to enable school districts to hire new teachers. Provides that funds appropriated for this program for fiscal year 2000 shall be allocated to reduce class sizes in grades kindergarten through 3 or to hire at least one new teacher per school district (if the district does not receive funds to reduce class size). Effective July 1, 1999. FISCAL NOTE (State Board of Education) This legislation will cost $150,000,000 in FY 2000. BALANCED BUDGET NOTE (Bureau of the Budget) Since the bill is not a supplemental appropriation, the Balanc- ed Budget Note Act is inapplicable. Last action on Bill: TABLED BY SPONSOR Last action date: 99-03-11 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status