General Fund; FY2024 appropriation to Petal School District for Central Office building renovation.
Impact
The passage of SB2979 would provide crucial financial resources to the Petal School District, impacting local education administration positively. The bill aims to enhance facilities that support student education and administrative functionalities. With the allocated funds, the district can proceed with necessary renovations, which may also indirectly boost local employment during construction and related projects, creating a ripple effect in the community.
Summary
Senate Bill 2979 makes an appropriation of general funds to the Petal School District aiming to support the renovation of the Central Office building. The total amount allocated is set at $2,255,000 for the fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2023, and ending on June 30, 2024. This funding is intended to address modernization needs within the district's central office, allowing for improvements that could enhance the operational efficiency of the district’s administration.
Contention
While specific records of contention were not found, it can be anticipated that discussions may arise around the amount of funding allocated and the efficacy of the renovation compared to other potential funding needs in the education sector within Mississippi. Stakeholders may engage in debates regarding budget priorities, fiscal responsibility, and the transparency of the allocation process, which are common points of contention in education funding discussions.
To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds to the Executive and Legislative Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.