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Floor Packet Page No. 329                                                   

	
Amend CSHB 1 as follows:                                                     
	1) On page VII-26, The Department of Transportation, by 
reducing the general revenue appropriation for Strategy D.4.1: 
Automobile Theft Prevention by $4,500,000 in Fiscal Year 2004 and 
$4,500,000 in Fiscal Year 2005.
	2) On page III-3, increase the general revenue appropriation 
for Strategy A.2.5: School Improvement and Support Programs by 
$4,500,000 in Fiscal Year 2004 and $4,500,000 in Fiscal Year 2005.
	3) On page III-17 of the Texas Education Agency's bill 
pattern, amend the following rider:
		58. Academic Enrichment. Out of funds appropriated 
in Strategy A.2.5, School Improvement and Support Programs, the 
commissioner shall identify $85 million in state and federal funds 
for the 2004-05 biennium to be distributed to support the 
establishment and implementation of services, programs, and 
activities designed to enrich or extend student learning 
experiences outside of the regular school day.  It is the intent of 
the legislature that grants shall be provided to schools to match 
local funds expended for this purpose.  In awarding grants pursuant 
to this rider, the Commissioner shall give emphasis to schools with 
high concentrations of economically disadvantaged students.  Any 
unexpended balances in fiscal year 2004 are appropriated for fiscal 
year 2005.
		Out of the amount identified above, the Commissioner 
shall set aside from the Foundation School Program Compensatory 
Education allotment an amount not to exceed $2.5 million in each 
year of the biennium to the Investment Capital Fund.  Out of the 
amount identified above, the Commissioner shall also allocate $4.5 
million in general revenue in each year of the biennium to the 
Investment Capital Fund.  Grants made from the Investment Capital 
Fund pursuant to this rider are subject to the provisions contained 
in § 7.024 of the Texas Education Code, and grants may only be made 
to entities that meet the criteria set forth in that section.
		Programs eligible to receive funds pursuant to the 
provisions set forth in this rider include, but are not limited to, 
the Alliance Organizations, AVANCE, Do Something, and Communities 
in Schools.