BILL ANALYSIS
Senate Research Center S.B. 2308
By: Gallegos
AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT
Currently, there is no definition for the funds that come from vending machines and other sources specifically associated with a public school campus.
As proposed, S.B. 2308 provides a definition of "campus discretionary funds" and sets forth limitations on the usage of those funds by schools and school districts.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY
This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency.
SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS
SECTION 1. Amends Subchapter Z, Chapter 44, Education Code, by adding Section 44.908, as follows:
Sec. 44.908. USE OF CAMPUS DISCRETIONARY FUNDS. (a) Defines "campus discretionary funds."
(b) Authorizes campus discretionary funds to be used only to directly benefit the general welfare and educational development and morale of students enrolled at the campus.
(c) Provides that for purposes of Subsection (b), professional development activities are not considered to directly benefit the general welfare and educational development and morale of students.
SECTION 2. Provides that Section 44.908, Education Code, as added by this Act, applies to any expenditure of campus discretionary funds that occurs on or after the effective date of this Act, regardless of the date on which the funds were raised.
SECTION 3. Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2009.