HR 353 · 109th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide supplemental funding and other services that are necessary to assist certain local school districts in the State of California in providing educational services for students attending schools located within Yosemite National Park, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to adjust the boundaries of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2005-01-25· Sponsored by Rep. Radanovich, George [R-CA-19]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.(2005-04-29)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to provide funds for FY 2006 through 2009 to the Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary School District and the Mariposa Unified School District in California for educational services for students who: (1) are dependents of persons engaged in the administration, operation, and maintenance of Yosemite National Park; or (2) live within or near the Park upon Federal property. Terminates the Secretary's authority to make such payments if the State of California or local education agencies do not continue to provide funding to the schools in those school districts at per student levels that are no less than the amount provided in fiscal year 2005. Sets forth limitations on the use and amount of such funds, including a maximum limit of $400,000 on payments in any fiscal year. Prohibits payments under this Act from coming from: (1) fees under the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965; (2) the recreational fee demonstration program; (3) the national park passport program; and (4) emergency appropriations for Yosemite flood recovery. Amends the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to allow certain facilities to be located outside th…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only