B. Budget

[§302A-1301] School system financial accountability. (a) Beginning with the 1995-1997 fiscal biennium, the department's administrative expenditures shall not exceed 6.5 per cent of the total department operating budget unless approved by the legislature.

(b) The department shall not transfer any funds appropriated under the school-based budgeting program EDN 100 of the state budget, except for unforeseeable circumstances that pose a threat to the health and safety of personnel and students, and subject to approval by the governor and notification to the legislature. [L 1996, c 89, pt of §2]