MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2000 Regular Session

To: Appropriations

By: Representatives Scott (80th), Evans, Harrison, Middleton, Thornton, West

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE MOTIVATING PARENTS AND CHILDREN (M.P.A.C.) PILOT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:

SECTION 1. The following sum, or so much of it as may be necessary, is appropriated out of any money in the State General Fund not otherwise appropriated, to the State Department of Education for the purpose of defraying the expenses of the Motivating Parents and Children (M.P.A.C.) pilot program for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2000, and ending June 30, 2001

$5,000,000.00.

SECTION 2. The money appropriated by Section 1 of this act is for the purpose of providing funding to the State Department of Education for the Motivating Parents and Children (M.P.A.C.) pilot program established under House Bill No. ______, 2000 Regular Session, to provide grants to local school districts participating in the pilot program for innovative local programs that target juvenile crime by coordinating school and support services to children-at-risk and their families and to provide a safe and secure learning environment.

SECTION 3. The money appropriated by Section 1 of this act shall be paid by the State Treasurer out of any money in the State General Fund not otherwise appropriated, upon warrants issued by the State Fiscal Officer; and the State Fiscal Officer shall issue his warrants upon requisitions signed by the proper person, officer or officers in the manner provided by law.

SECTION 4. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2000.