BILL NUMBER: SB 331	INTRODUCED
	BILL TEXT


INTRODUCED BY   Senator Romero

                        FEBRUARY 25, 2009

   An act relating to migrant education.


	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


   SB 331, as introduced, Romero. Migrant education.
   Existing law requires the State Board of Education to adopt a
state master plan for services to migrant children, as defined, that
includes the provision of specified services and activities. Existing
law authorizes school districts and other education agencies to
apply for funding to serve migrant pupils.
   This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact
legislation to promote achievement in migrant education and
accountability for migrant education funding.
   Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: no.
State-mandated local program: no.


THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

  SECTION 1.  It is the intent of the Legislature to enact
legislation to promote achievement in migrant education and
accountability for migrant education funding.