Expenditure Requirements for Gifted and Talented Programs Memo Information Memo Number COM-21-149 Memo Date 6/18/2021 Memo Type Informational Unit Public School Accountability Regulatory Authority Ark. Code Ann. ยง6-20-2208 Response Required NO Attention Superintendents; Assistant Superintendent; General Business Managers; Gifted & Talented Coordinators; Bookkeepers Primary Contact Information Name Tracy Webb Phone Number 501-683-0737 Email Tracy.Webb@ade.arkansas.gov Memo Text Pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-2208(c)(6), school districts are required to expend state and local revenues on Gifted and Talented Programs in an amount equal to fifteen percent (15%) of the Foundation Funding amount multiplied by five percent (5%) of the school district's prior year three quarter average daily membership (3 QTR ADM). A spreadsheet is attached that shows each district's 2020-21 spending requirement for Gifted and Talented Programs based on the Foundation Funding amount of $7,018.00. Attachments 2020-21_REQUIRED_GT_EXPENDITURES_122847.xls
Memo Number COM-21-149 Memo Date 6/18/2021 Memo Type Informational Unit Public School Accountability Regulatory Authority Ark. Code Ann. ยง6-20-2208 Response Required NO Attention Superintendents; Assistant Superintendent; General Business Managers; Gifted & Talented Coordinators; Bookkeepers
Pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 6-20-2208(c)(6), school districts are required to expend state and local revenues on Gifted and Talented Programs in an amount equal to fifteen percent (15%) of the Foundation Funding amount multiplied by five percent (5%) of the school district's prior year three quarter average daily membership (3 QTR ADM). A spreadsheet is attached that shows each district's 2020-21 spending requirement for Gifted and Talented Programs based on the Foundation Funding amount of $7,018.00.