Bill > SB0088

This bill creates a three-year Veterans Day School Assembly Pilot Program to reimburse local education agencies (LEAs) for holding school assemblies honoring veterans during Veterans Day week. The program defines a veteran as an individual who has served on active duty in the United States armed forces. LEAs can submit proposals to the state board of education detailing which schools held assemblies, on what day they were held, and how educational activities were incorporated to promote understanding of veterans' service. The state board will compile best practices from these assemblies and post guidelines on their website, and will report to the Education Interim Committee about the program's implementation when requested. The bill includes a one-time appropriation of $960,000 from the Income Tax Fund, with the legislature intending that funding not exceed $1,000 per school for Veterans Day commemorations. The pilot program is set to run until July 1, 2027, and will take effect on July 1, 2025, providing schools with an opportunity to create meaningful remembrance and educational experiences honoring veterans.

Education, Government Affairs

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