February 3, 1999

Mr. President:

Your PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

has had it under consideration and reports same with recommendation that it DO PASS, amended as follows:

1. On page 1, line 22, after "students" insert "ages five through eight".,

and thence referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE.

Respectfully submitted,

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Shannon Robinson, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 7 For 0 Against

Yes: 7

No: 0

Excused: Ingle, Smith

Absent: None

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