GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 2009

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HOUSE BILL 231*

Short Title:        Positive Behavior Support Position Funds.		(Public)
Sponsors:	Representatives Glazier, Johnson, Lucas, Fisher (Primary Sponsors);  M. Alexander, Bell, Cotham, Dickson, Faison, E. Floyd, and Insko.
Referred to:	Appropriations.

February 23, 2009

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED

AN ACT to appropriate funds to expand the positive behavior support initiative by establishing three new positions at the Department of public instruction and appropriate funds for the positions, as recommended by the joint legislative education oversight committee.

The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:

SECTION 1.  There is appropriated from the General Fund to the Department of Public Instruction the sum of two hundred eighty‑five thousand dollars ($285,000) in recurring funds for the 2009‑2010 fiscal year and the sum of two hundred eighty‑five thousand dollars ($285,000) for the 2010‑2011 fiscal year to expand the Positive Behavior Support Initiative and establish three positions at the Department of Public Instruction.  These positions shall provide services across the State regarding the Positive Behavior Support Initiative.

SECTION 2.  This act becomes effective July 1, 2009.