Bill
LC 2078
Repeals the adult basic education fund and its distribution, removing a dedicated funding stream and likely shifting adult education funding to general appropriations.
Overview
- Bill Number: LC 2078
- Title: Eliminate statutory reference to the adult basic education fund and its distribution
- Status: Draft (LC) Ready for Delivery
- Introduced: November 29, 2024
- Subject: Colleges (University System), School Finance, Education
- Legislative actions timeline (highlights)
- 2024-11-29: Drafter Assigned; Draft On Hold
- 2024-11-29: Draft On Hold
- 2025-01-31: Draft Taken Off Hold
- 2025-02-04 to 2025-02-10: Draft progression through Legal Review, Edit, Input/Proofing, Final Drafter Review, and Draft Ready for Delivery
Purpose and intent
- The bill aims to remove the statutory reference to the adult basic education (ABE) fund and the statutory mechanism by which ABE funds are distributed. In other words, it seeks to repeal or delete the existing statutory framework that establishes the ABE fund and how its resources are allocated.
Key provisions (as indicated by the bill’s title and status)
- Repeal or deletion of references to the adult basic education fund from statute.
- Removal of statutory distribution provisions associated with the ABE fund.
- No explicit text is provided in the summary about new funding mechanisms, reallocation plans, or transitional rules within the bill excerpt available here. The substantive change centers on eliminating the dedicated fund reference and its distribution method.
Affected parties and potential impacts
- State entities responsible for higher education and adult education funding (including units within the University System) are likely to be affected.
- Programs currently funded through the ABE fund and any distributions to eligible institutions or programs would be directly impacted by the removal of the statutory fund and its distribution mechanism.
- Broader implications could include changes to how adult education is funded in the future (e.g., potential consolidation into general appropriations, reallocation to other education programs, or new discretionary budgeting processes), depending on subsequent legislative action and budget decisions.
Procedural and timeline aspects
- The draft is advancing through the legislative drafting process, with stages including input/proofing, legal review, editing, and final drafter review, culminating in a Draft Ready for Delivery as of February 10, 2025.
- The initial status indicates the bill was placed on hold upon assignment and later taken off hold, signaling ongoing development toward formal introduction and potential committee consideration.
Fiscal considerations (notes)
- Specific fiscal impact is not provided in the available summary. By removing a dedicated ABE fund and its distribution, the bill could shift funding from a targeted source to alternative budgeting mechanisms, subject to subsequent appropriation decisions. Stakeholders will want a fiscal note or analysis illustrating potential impacts on adult education programs and related institutions.
Next steps and questions
- Obtain the full text of LC 2078 to review precise language, definitions, and any transitional provisions.
- Review fiscal impact analysis or notes to understand budgeting implications.
- Monitor committee hearings for amendments that might modify or complement the elimination with alternative funding arrangements or reallocation policies.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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