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Senate Gives School Districts Spending Flexibility to Endure Tough Economic Times web posted March 27, 2009 STATE – Thursday, the South Carolina Senate pushed through legislation giving the state’s eighty-six school districts the ability to use state funds in a manner that would best ensure classroom instruction does not suffer. Under this proposal, state mandates can be suspended at the district level in order to maximize every dollar appropriated from the state. For the current and next fiscal year, the legislation gives school districts the ability to:
Senator Wes Hayes (R-York), lead sponsor of the Senate version of the bill, commented “school districts have been crying out for help and today the Senate took a huge step in protecting public education during this tough economic time. It’s vital that we give school districts as much flexibility as possible while we are forced to slash their budgets.” Senator Kevin Bryant (R-Anderson) introduced an amendment, which was overwhelmingly supported by the Republican majority and added to the flexibility bill, that requires school districts to place all expenditures over $100 on the Internet. Senator Bryant’s amendment calls for more spending transparency and helps ensure that more money in spent on classroom instruction instead of wasteful bureaucracy. “Teachers are already dipping into their own pockets for classroom supplies. We have to ensure that every single possible dollar is being spent in the classrooms to help our teachers and students,” Senator Bryant said. “This bill gives taxpayers more transparency and shines a bright light on wasteful spending.” Senator Bryant’s amendment requires school districts to place expenditures on their website. If they do not have the capabilities to do so, they can utilize the Comptroller General’s website and resources for free. School Boards and school superintendants across the state have been adamant that the General Assembly pass this bill as quickly as possible so as to provide flexibility in the current school year, in addition to the school year beginning in August. © Copyright 2009
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