Authorizes an emergency appropriation ($1) for fiscal year 2000-2001 for Felix consent decree requirements. Authorizes transfer of EDN 100 funds for FY 01. (HB608 HD1)

A BILL FOR AN ACT

PART I

SECTION 1. This Act is recommended by the governor for immediate passage in accordance with section 9 of article VII of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii.

SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $1 or so much therefore as may be necessary for fiscal year 2000-2001 for the comprehensive school support services program (EDN 150).

The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of education for the purposes of this Act.

PART II

SECTION 3. Section 302a-1301, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:

"[[]§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; provided that such transfers shall be allowed for fiscal year 2001 only."

SECTION 4. New statutory material is underscored.

SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.