§ 70-16-114.1. Allocation of funds for the purchase of textbooks.

The funds appropriated for the purchase of textbooks shall be apportioned by the State Board of Education to each school district pursuant to the provisions of Sections 16-101 through 16-124 of this title.  Upon application from a local school district, the State Board of Education may allocate funds appropriated for the purchase of textbooks to be used for the purchase of special education textbooks or other instructional materials for those students enrolled in special education programs.  Approval of funds shall be based on the following formula:

No funds shall be provided for students attending special education classes less than two (2) hours per day.  Those attending two (2) hours or more per day but less than four (4) hours shall receive a one-half (1/2) allocation.  Those attending special education classes for four (4) or more hours per day shall receive a full allocation.

Added by Laws 1995, c. 305, § 16, eff. July 1, 1995.