Staff Analysis of the Legislation |
| This resolution calls for an amendment to the Constitution for the General Assembly to provide by law for pari-mutuel betting with the net proceeds to be used solely for educational programs and purposes. The proceeds would be kept in a separate account, and the Governor would make recommendations as to the programs and purposes for which the funds would be appropriated, specifically to include: - · Scholarships to attend colleges and universities, public and private, and technical colleges;
- · Voluntary pre-kindergarten;
- · Educational shortfall reserves of not less than 10% of net proceeds from the previous fiscal year;
- · Training for teachers K-16 in use and application of instructional technology;
- · Capital outlay projects for educational facilities
However, the first three items would be priority before funding the last two |