Requires that health and welfare services and facilities paid by a school district for a student attending school outside the district be no greater than the district's cost.
Summary
Bill A07096 seeks to amend the education law regarding the provision of health and welfare services for children attending nonpublic schools outside their resident school district. The bill mandates that school districts provide health services to resident children attending nonpublic schools, ensuring that the costs incurred do not exceed those that would be spent on students attending public schools within the district. This includes a variety of health services such as medical examinations, dental care, and emergency care programs.
Impact
The passage of this bill would standardize the payment structure for health services provided to students attending nonpublic schools, ensuring that costs are controlled and consistent with those for public school students. It would require school districts to enter into contracts with one another to facilitate these services, potentially impacting the budgeting and financial planning of school districts involved in such agreements. This amendment could also affect the availability and quality of health services offered to students in nonpublic schools, depending on the resources of the district providing the services.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding Bill A07096 appears to be neutral, with no recorded votes or significant committee discussions available to indicate strong support or opposition. The lack of contention in the available transcripts suggests that the bill may be viewed as a straightforward adjustment to existing law rather than a controversial measure.
Contention
There are currently no notable points of contention reported regarding Bill A07096, as the discussions and voting history do not indicate any significant disagreements among legislators. However, potential concerns could arise from school districts regarding the financial implications of providing services to nonpublic school students, which may need to be monitored as the bill progresses.
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Requires that the basic education program data collection information for students that attend career and technical education schools be charged to the receiving school district and not the sending school district.
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