Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-703-R1

Redraft EDU 703

METCO, Inc

Ms. Miranda, Messrs. Eldridge and Collins, Ms. Edwards, Messrs. Lewis, O'Connor and Feeney, Ms. Rausch and Ms. Creem moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7010-0012, by striking out the words “February 1, 2024” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “April 1, 2025”; and by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that funds may be expended by the Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity (METCO), Inc. for the continued implementation of a pilot program for school districts participating in the METCO program; provided further, that the pilot program may include, but shall not be limited to, the implementation of racial equity initiatives and programming aligned with the newly-created METCO Blueprint and Continuum of Practice, which may include audits, professional development and restorative justice practices training; provided further, that funds shall also be made available to expand METCO enrollment in current districts that have been approved for expansion; provided further, that funds appropriated in this item for fiscal year 2024 shall not revert to the General Fund but shall be made available until December 31, 2024”.