A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT to appropriate funds to expand the positive Behavior support initiative in the public schools.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1.  There is appropriated from the General Fund to the Department of Public Instruction the sum of three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) in recurring funds for the 2008‑2009 fiscal year to expand the Positive Behavior Support Initiative, an effort to improve the learning environment for all students by establishing and reinforcing clear behavioral expectations throughout the school building and school day.  These funds shall be used for six regional positions to provide direct services to students.
SECTION 2.  This act becomes effective July 1, 2008.