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and guarantee of budget for the State's share and
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responsibility in the operation of schools. Section 52 is
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broad and flexible. It is a good umbrella for the public
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schools of the State.
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"State aid items are mandated by action of the
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General Assembly and the Governor in accordance with powers
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granted by the Constitution. Once these items are legis-
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lated, it is good policy for the budget to be fixed without
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alteration in accordance with the formulas so designated.
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Currently the following State aid items are mandated:
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"State share of current expense, Article 77,
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Section 220; current expense incentive aid, Section 221;
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pupil transportation, Section 33; incentive fund for school
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construction, Section 222; handicapped children, Section
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241; junior colleges, Section 304; public libraries, Section
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182; public library incentive aid, Section 182B; teachers'
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retirement system, Sections 108-126.
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"From time to time the State does make changes
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in school legislation. This keeps the educational system
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adaptable to changing conditions. But once the program of
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financial support is agreed upon local school systems need
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