1997 Wisconsin Act 27

27,239 Section 239 . 20.235 (2) (aa) of the statutes is created to read:

20.235 (2) (aa) General program operations. The amounts in the schedule for general program operations.

27,239m Section 239m. 20.235 (2) (ba) of the statutes is repealed.

27,240 Section 240 . 20.235 (2) (bd) of the statutes is amended to read:

20.235 (2) (bd) Purchase of defective student loans. A sum sufficient for the repurchase of student loans made under s. 39.32 that have been sold by the department of education higher educational aids board or the building commission and subsequently found to be defective.

27,241 Section 241 . 20.235 (2) (n) of the statutes is created to read:

20.235 (2) (n) Federal aid; state operations. All moneys received from the federal government as authorized by the governor under s. 16.54 to carry out the purpose for which made. The executive secretary of the board may transfer not more than $150,000 from this appropriation for purposes of carrying out the functions under s. 39.33.

27,242 Section 242 . 20.235 (3) (title) of the statutes is created to read:

20.235 (3) (title) Educational approval board.

27,242m Section 242m. 20.245 (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

20.245 Historical society. (intro.) There is appropriated to the historical society for the following program programs:

27,243 Section 243 . 20.245 (2) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

20.245 (2) (c) Energy costs. The amounts in the schedule to be used at the historic sites operated by the society at Eagle, Greenbush, Cassville, Mineral Point, Madeline Island and Prairie du Chien to pay for utilities and for fuel, heat and air conditioning, to pay costs incurred by or on behalf of the historical society under s. ss. 16.858 and 16.895, and to repay to the energy efficiency fund loans made to the society under s. 16.847 (6).

27,243j Section 243j. 20.245 (3) (h) of the statutes is amended to read:

20.245 (3) (h) Gifts and grants. All moneys received from gifts and grants, including those made to the historical markers council under s. 44.15, grants and bequests, except moneys that are otherwise specifically appropriated, for the historic preservation program under subch. II of ch. 44.

27,243m Section 243m. 20.245 (3) (u) of the statutes is renumbered 20.245 (3) (dm) and amended to read:

20.245 (3) (dm) (title) Historic preservation; transportation fund. From the transportation fund, as As a continuing appropriation, the amounts in the schedule for performing the duties of the historical society under s. 44.02 (27).

27,244 Section 244 . 20.245 (4) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

20.245 (4) (c) Energy costs. The amounts in the schedule to be used at the historical society building located at 816 State Street in the city of Madison to pay for utilities and for fuel, heat and air conditioning, to pay costs incurred by or on behalf of the society under s. ss. 16.858 and 16.895, and to repay to the energy efficiency fund loans made to the society under s. 16.847 (6).

27,244e Section 244e. 20.245 (4) (j) of the statutes is created to read:

20.245 (4) (j) Maritime project grants. All moneys received under s. 170.12 (9m) (b) 2. for maritime projects under s. 44.085.

27,244g Section 244g. 20.245 (4) (k) of the statutes is repealed and recreated to read:

20.245 (4) (k) General program operations — service funds. All moneys received by the historical society from the historical society and from other state agencies to carry out the purposes for which received.

27,244m Section 244m. 20.245 (4) (s) of the statutes is created to read:

20.245 (4) (s) Transfer to historical society endowment fund. From the historical legacy trust fund, a sum sufficient to make the transfers required under s. 44.025 (2) (b).

27,244n Section 244n. 20.245 (4) (t) of the statutes is created to read:

20.245 (4) (t) Historical legacy program. From the historical society endowment fund, a sum sufficient equal to the earnings credited to the fund under s. 25.14 (3), for the historical legacy program under s. 44.025.

27,244r Section 244r. 20.245 (4) (y) of the statutes is created to read:

20.245 (4) (y) Northern Great Lakes Center. From the conservation fund, the amounts in the schedule for interpretative programming at the Northern Great Lakes Center.

27,245 Section 245 . 20.245 (5) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

20.245 (5) (c) Energy costs. The amounts in the schedule to be used at the historical society museum to pay for utilities and for fuel, heat and air conditioning, to pay costs incurred by or on behalf of the historical society under s. ss. 16.858 and 16.895, and to repay to the energy efficiency fund loans made to the society under s. 16.847 (6).

27,246 Section 246 . 20.255 (title) and (intro.) of the statutes are amended to read:

20.255 (title) Education Public instruction, department of. (intro.) There is appropriated to the department of education public instruction for the following programs:

27,247 Section 247 . 20.255 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

20.255 (1) (a) General program operations. The amounts in the schedule for the improvement of curriculum, instruction and educational resources for local educational agencies, and the improvement of library services and the administration of higher educational aids. The amounts include the matching of federal funds available under applicable federal acts or programs. At least $5,000 of the amounts in the schedule in each fiscal year shall be allocated for support of the governor's council on business and education partnerships.

27,248 Section 248 . 20.255 (1) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

20.255 (1) (c) Energy costs. The amounts in the schedule to be used at the schools for the deaf and visually handicapped to pay for utilities and for fuel, heat and air conditioning, to pay costs incurred by or on behalf of the department under s. ss. 16.858 and 16.895, and to repay to the energy efficiency fund loans made to the department under s. 16.847 (6).

27,249 Section 249 . 20.255 (1) (dw) of the statutes is amended to read:

20.255 (1) (dw) Pupil assessment. The amounts in the schedule for the costs of the examinations developed and administered under s. 118.30 and for the review and modification of academic standards, as provided under 1997 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), section 9140 (5r).

27,250 Section 250 . 20.255 (1) (gb) of the statutes is created to read:

20.255 (1) (gb) Residential schools; nonresident fees. All moneys received from fees charged nonresident pupils under s. 115.52 (3) for services provided at the residential schools under s. 115.52.

27,253 Section 253 . 20.255 (1) (u) of the statutes is renumbered 20.235 (2) (qb).

27,253k Section 253k. 20.255 (2) (ac) of the statutes is amended to read:

20.255 (2) (ac) General equalization aids. A sum sufficient for the payment of educational aids under ss. 121.08, 121.09 and 121.105 and subch. VI of ch. 121 equal to $3,321,288,800 $3,318,488,800 in the 1997-98 fiscal year and equal to the amount determined by the joint committee on finance under s. 121.15 (3m) (c) in each fiscal year thereafter, less the amount appropriated under par. (bi).

27,253p Section 253p. 20.255 (2) (bi) of the statutes is created to read:

20.255 (2) (bi) Additional aid for county handicapped children's education boards. The amounts in the schedule for additional aid to county handicapped children's education boards under 1997 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), section 9140 (6m). No moneys may be expended or encumbered from this appropriation after June 30, 1998.

27,253r Section 253r. 20.255 (2) (cg) of the statutes is amended to read:

20.255 (2) (cg) (title) Tuition payments; full-time open enrollment transfer payments. The amounts in the schedule for payment of tuition under subch. V of ch. 121 and full-time open enrollment transfer payments under s. 118.51 (16) (b) 2.

27,253s Section 253s. 20.255 (2) (cu) of the statutes is amended to read:

20.255 (2) (cu) Achievement guarantee contracts. The amounts in the schedule for aid to school districts and the program evaluation under s. 118.43. No funds may be encumbered from this appropriation after June 30, 2001 2003.

27,254t Section 254t. 20.255 (2) (cv) of the statutes is created to read:

20.255 (2) (cv) Achievement guarantee contracts; supplement. The amounts in the schedule for aid to school districts under s. 118.43. No funds may be encumbered from this appropriation after June 30, 2003.

27,255m Section 255m. 20.255 (2) (cw) of the statutes is amended to read:

20.255 (2) (cw) (title) Aid for transportation to institutions of higher education and technical colleges; part-time open enrollment. The amounts in the schedule for the payment of state aid for the transportation of pupils attending an institution of higher education or technical college under s. 118.37 118.55 (7g) and for the reimbursement of parents for the costs of transportation of pupils who are eligible for assistance under s. 118.52 (11) (b).

27,256m Section 256m. 20.255 (2) (cy) of the statutes is created to read:

20.255 (2) (cy) Aid for transportation; full-time open enrollment. The amounts in the schedule to reimburse parents for the costs of transportation of full-time open enrollment pupils under s. 118.51 (14) (b).

27,257 Section 257 . 20.255 (2) (ec) of the statutes is amended to read:

20.255 (2) (ec) Aid to Milwaukee public schools. The amounts in the schedule to correct the academic deficiencies of educationally and economically disadvantaged pupils and to achieve a more effective and responsive educational program in the school district operating under ch. 119. In the 1993-94 fiscal year and in each fiscal year thereafter, the amount in the schedule shall be distributed according to the spending plan under s. 119.80. The department of education public instruction may not distribute any funds in the appropriation under this paragraph in the 1993-94 fiscal year or in any fiscal year thereafter until the spending plan for that fiscal year has been approved under s. 119.80.

27,257m Section 257m. 20.255 (2) (ee) of the statutes is renumbered 20.285 (1) (ee) and amended to read:

20.285 (1) (ee) Environmental education grants. The amounts in the schedule for environmental education grants under s. 115.375 36.54 (2).

27,258 Section 258 . 20.255 (2) (fm) of the statutes is created to read:

20.255 (2) (fm) Charter schools. A sum sufficient to make the payments to charter schools under s. 118.40 (2r) (e).

27,260m Section 260m. 20.255 (2) (q) of the statutes is created to read:

20.255 (2) (q) General equalization aids; property tax relief fund. From the property tax relief fund, for the payment of educational aids under ss. 121.08, 121.09 and 121.105 and subch. VI of ch. 121, in the 1997-98 fiscal year a sum sufficient equal to the amount transferred to the property tax relief fund under 1997 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), section 9256 (3x) (c) 2., and in the 1998-99 fiscal year a sum sufficient equal to the sum of the amounts transferred to the property tax relief fund under 1997 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), section 9256 (3x) (d) 2. and (e) 2.

27,263g Section 263g. 20.255 (2) (r) of the statutes is renumbered 20.255 (2) (em) and amended to read:

20.255 (2) (em) Driver education; local assistance. From the transportation fund, the The amounts in the schedule to be distributed to school districts which operate driver education courses in accordance with s. 121.41 (1). The distribution shall be made to school districts upon such reports in such form and containing such information as the department of education state superintendent of public instruction requires.

27,263m Section 263m. 20.255 (2) (ra) of the statutes is renumbered 20.285 (1) (r) and amended to read:

20.285 (1) (r) Environmental education; environmental assessments. From the environmental fund, as a continuing appropriation, an amount equal to 50% of the environmental assessments under s. 299.93 (1) for environmental education grants under s. 115.375 36.54 (2).

27,264 Section 264 . 20.255 (2) (s) of the statutes is amended to read:

20.255 (2) (s) School library aids. All moneys received as From the common school fund income , the amounts in the schedule to be distributed as provided in ss. 24.78 and 43.70.

27,264c Section 264c. 20.255 (2) (s) of the statutes, as affected by 1997 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is repealed and recreated to read:

20.255 (2) (s) School library aids. All moneys received as the common school fund income to be distributed as provided in ss. 24.78 and 43.70.

27,265 Section 265. 20.255 (2) (t) of the statutes is repealed.

27,265m Section 265m. 20.255 (2) (u) of the statutes is renumbered 20.255 (2) (br) and amended to read:

20.255 (2) (br) Aid for handicapped education transportation. From the transportation fund, the The amounts in the schedule for the payment of handicapped education transportation aid under s. 115.88 (2). If the amount appropriated under this paragraph is insufficient to pay the full amount of aid under s. 115.88 (2), the balance shall be paid from the appropriation under par. (b). No moneys may be encumbered from the appropriation under this paragraph after June 30, 1993.

27,265mm Section 265mm. 20.255 (3) (d) of the statutes is created to read:

20.255 (3) (d) Elks and Easter Seals Center for Respite and Recreation. The amounts in the schedule for payments to the Wisconsin Elks and Easter Seals Center for Respite and Recreation under s. 115.28 (41).

27,265mp Section 265mp. 20.255 (3) (ec) of the statutes is amended to read:

20.255 (3) (ec) Wisconsin geography alliance. The amounts in the schedule for payments to the Wisconsin geography alliance under s. 115.28 (27). No money may be encumbered from the appropriation under this paragraph after June 30, 1996.

27,265n Section 265n. 20.255 (3) (ef) of the statutes is created to read:

20.255 (3) (ef) School-to-work programs for children at risk. The amounts in the schedule for grants to nonprofit organizations under s. 118.153 (3m).

27,265r Section 265r. 20.255 (3) (eg) of the statutes is created to read:

20.255 (3) (eg) Milwaukee Public Museum. The amounts in the schedule for payments to the Milwaukee Public Museum under s. 115.28 (40).

27,266 Section 266 . 20.255 (4) (title) of the statutes is repealed.

27,267 Section 267 . 20.255 (4) (g) of the statutes is renumbered 20.235 (3) (g) and amended to read:

20.235 (3) (g) Proprietary school programs. The amounts in the schedule for the examination and approval of proprietary school programs. All moneys received from the issuance of solicitor's permits under s. 38.51 39.51 (8) and fees under s. 38.51 39.51 (10) shall be credited to this appropriation.

27,268 Section 268. 20.255 (4) (m) of the statutes is renumbered 20.235 (3) (m).

27,269 Section 269 . 20.265 of the statutes is repealed.

27,270 Section 270 . 20.275 of the statutes is created to read: