Colorado Legislative Council Staff
NO FISCAL IMPACT
Drafting Number: Prime Sponsor(s): |
LLS 99-0354 Sen. Hernandez
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Date: Bill Status: Fiscal Analyst: |
January 11, 1999 Senate Education Janis Baron (303-866-3523) |
TITLE: CONCERNING AUTHORITY OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT TO IMPOSE SANCTIONS ON STUDENTS FOR FAILURE TO RETURN TEXTBOOKS.
Summary of Assessment
The bill specifies sanctions that a school district may impose if a student fails to return or replace a textbook lent to the student by the school district. The bill is effective upon signature of the Governor.
The bill establishes a power rather than a duty for local boards of education. No requirements are placed on either the Department of Education or local school districts. Therefore, the bill is assessed as having no fiscal impact.
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Education