Nebraska Statutes 79-1007.08. Limited English proficiency allowance; calculation
(1) For each school fiscal year, the department shall determine the limited English proficiency allowance for each school district that meets the requirements of this section. Each school district shall designate a maximum limited English proficiency allowance on or before October 15 of the school fiscal year immediately preceding the school fiscal year for which aid is being calculated. The school district may decline to participate in the limited English proficiency allowance by providing the department with a maximum limited English proficiency allowance of zero dollars on such form on or before October 15 of the school fiscal year immediately preceding the school fiscal year for which aid is being calculated.
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 79-1007.08
- Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
- School: means a school under the jurisdiction of a school board authorized by Chapter 79. See Nebraska Statutes 79-101
- Year: shall mean calendar year. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
(2) The limited English proficiency allowance for each school district that has not been disqualified pursuant to section 79-1007.09 shall equal the lesser of:
(a) The amount designated pursuant to subsection (1) of this section by the school district, if such school district designated a maximum amount, for the school fiscal year for which aid is being calculated; or
(b) The statewide average general fund operating expenditures per formula student multiplied by 0.25 then multiplied by:
(i) The number of students in the school district who are limited English proficient as defined under 20 U.S.C. § 7801, as such section existed on January 1, 2006, if such number is greater than or equal to twelve;
(ii) Twelve, if the number of students in the school district who are limited English proficient as defined under 20 U.S.C. § 7801, as such section existed on January 1, 2006, is greater than or equal to one and less than twelve; or
(iii) Zero, if the number of students in the school district who are limited English proficient as defined under 20 U.S.C. § 7801, as such section existed on January 1, 2006, is less than one.