Allows an individual school district that can utilize its own buses or vendors at a lower cost than the statewide system, to obtain reimbursement for these costs from state funds.
Establishes a new categorical funding category for civics education.
Increases the state's regionalization bonus to six percent (6%) of the state's fiscal year share of foundation education aid and would be ongoing and continuing so long as the district remains a regional school district.
Directs the departments of human services and education to work together to sustain and strengthen existing workforce development and compensation programs for educators working in licensed child care and early learning programs statewide.
Ensures that transportation categorical funds between the state and regional school districts would be fully funded.
Expands the authority of the town council to enact ordinances establishing procedures and standards related to the rental of motorized bicycles, motor scooters and motorized tricycles in New Shoreham.
Amend the calculation of state funding provided to local education agencies for special education services.
Imposes the local meals and beverage tax on retail liquor stores with a Class A liquor license.
Bans preferential treatment to a university applicant because of the student's familial relationship to a previous university attendee.
Establishes, encourages and supports the establishment of family councils in managed residential communities providing assisted living services.
