Ron Kind: “H.R. 620 provides a unique arrangement for funding certain local public schools. The legislation authorizes the National…”

“H.R. 620 provides a unique arrangement for funding certain local public schools. The legislation authorizes the National Park Service to provide funds and services to supplement the educational services and facilities provided to children of Yosemite National Park employees and the park concessionaire at three small local schools located within the park system. Similar legislation was considered in the 107th Congress. Initially, a significant number of issues and problems were associated with that bill; however, the sponsor, the gentleman from California (Mr. Radanovich), agreed to a number of changes requested by the minority and the administration; and it appears as if we have worked out some of those concerns. There were also changes made to the bill as a result of negotiations with the Committee on Education and the Workforce that holds joint jurisdiction with the Committee on Resources over this matter. As a result of those changes, the bill passed the House in April of 2002. H.R. 620 is essentially the same bill that was passed through the House last year with limitations on the amount, use, source, and duration of the funds for these local schools.”