The 2009 Executive Budget Document
Direct Aid to Public Education
Mission Statement
This agency serves as a holding account for pass-through funds to local school divisions for public education. It is administered by the Department of Education. The mission of the Department of Education is to lead and facilitate the development and implementation of a quality public education system that meets the needs of students and assists them in becoming educated, productive, and responsible citizens.
Operating Budget History
| General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Appropriation | $ 4,653,203,619 | $ 795,555,500 | 0.00 |
| 2006 Appropriation | $ 4,998,052,047 | $ 787,250,900 | 0.00 |
| 2007 Appropriation | $ 5,651,090,183 | $ 915,807,254 | 0.00 |
| 2008 Appropriation | $ 5,767,549,297 | $ 925,908,412 | 0.00 |
| General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Base Budget | $ 5,723,806,043 | $ 1,484,318,135 | 0.00 |
| 2009 Addenda | $ (108,200,491) | $ 12,062,893 | 0.00 |
| 2009 Total | $ 5,615,605,552 | $ 1,496,381,028 | 0.00 |
| 2010 Base Budget | $ 5,930,513,050 | $ 1,409,318,135 | 0.00 |
| 2010 Addenda | $ (583,676,714) | $ (18,949,000) | 0.00 |
| 2010 Total | $ 5,346,836,336 | $ 1,390,369,135 | 0.00 |
Recommended Operating Budget Addenda
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Update budget for technical correctionsProvides technical corrections to the budget approved by the 2008 General Assembly. For 2009, a decrease of $2,018 (GF). For 2010, $35,793 (GF).
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Adjust sales tax revenues for public education in December 2008Adjusts funding for local school divisions based on the latest sales tax projections provided by the Department of Taxation in December 2008. The October 2008 sales tax estimates are the base against which these changes are made. For 2009, a decrease of $9.3 million (GF). For 2010, a decrease of $9.3 million (GF).
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Adjust Lottery revenue estimates for public educationAdjusts funding to reflect the latest revenue estimates for Lottery proceeds dedicated to public education. For 2009, a decrease of $30.5 million (NGF). For 2010, a decrease of $30.8 million (NGF).
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Revise Literary Fund forecastAdjusts the use of Literary Funds used to support public school employee retirement contributions based on the latest estimates provided by the Department of Treasury. For 2009, an increase of $8.8 million (GF) and a decrease of $8.8 million (NGF). For 2010, a decrease of $11.9 million (GF) and an increase of $11.9 million (NGF).
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Correct Special Education Child countCorrects the Special Education Child Count which was not accurately reflected in the rebenchmarking costs for the 2008-2010 biennium. For 2010, $6.8 million (GF).
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Update sales tax revenue for tax policy changesAdjusts funding for local school divisions based on tax policy changes. This results in an increase of funds for compliance revenue, the repeal of dealer discounts and an increase in the cigarette tax. It also accounts for a decrease in funds for the proposed energy sales tax exemption. For 2009, $13,357 (GF). For 2010, $9.2 million (GF).
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Update costs for the Standards of Quality (SOQ)Provides for the update of the Standards of Quality accounts based on fall membership, average daily membership, actual enrollment for English as a Second Language and other technical adjustments. These updates do not reflect changes in policy but adjust the cost of continuing current programs with the required data revisions. For 2009, a decrease of $33.8 million (GF). For 2010, a decrease of $45.7 million (GF).
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Update Sales Tax distribution for 2008 Triennial Census countAdjusts funding for local school divisions for the distribution of sales tax revenue to localities based on the 2008 triennial census count. Basic Aid funding for each division is adjusted based on the changes in sales tax distribution. For 2010, $4.6 million (GF).
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Update costs for categorical programsAdjusts funding for certain educational programs exceeding the foundation of the Standards of Quality. State or federal statutes or regulations mandate most categorical programs. These adjustments reflect the cost of continuing the current programs with the required technical data revisions. For 2009, a decrease of $1.7 million (GF). For 2010, a decrease of $2.0 million (GF).
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Update costs for incentive programsAdjusts funding for certain educational programs exceeding the foundation of the Standards of Quality. These programs are designed to address educational needs of specific student populations. Funding for these programs is primarily formula-driven and subject to changes in enrollment, participation rates, and salary costs. This adjustment reflects the cost of continuing the current programs with the required technical data revisions. For 2009, a decrease of $240,434 (GF). For 2010, $236,699 (GF).
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Adjust sales tax revenues for public education in October 2008Adjusts funding for local school divisions based on the sales tax revenue projections provided by the Department of Taxation in October 2008. For 2009, a decrease of $20.7 million (GF). For 2010, a decrease of $35.0 million (GF).
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Transfer Literary Fund balancesAdjusts the use of Literary Funds used to support public school employee retirement contributions. Uses Literary Fund balances identified in the Governor’s October 2008 reduction plan. For 2009, a decrease of $51.3 million (GF) and an increase of $51.3 million (NGF).
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Eliminate planned salary increase for SOQ funded instructional and support staffEliminates the two percent salary increase planned for FY 2010. For 2010, a decrease of $71.6 million (GF).
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Implement targeted reductionsImplements targeted reductions for 2009 and 2010 included in Governor Kaine's 2008-2010 Budget Reduction Plan. Reduction details can be found in Part D of this document. For 2010, a decrease of $429.3 million (GF).
Budget Reduction Strategies
December Reduction Strategies
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Capture savings from planned state operated facility closures
Captures savings associated with the closure of the 15 bed adolescent unit at Southwestern Mental Health Institute and the Commonwealth Center of Children and Adolescents, located adjacent to Western State Hospital in Staunton. The Department of Education currently provides services through state operated programs. Companion amendments for the closure of these facilities can be found in the Department of Mental Health.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ 0 $ (1,919,143) -
Eliminate use of Lottery funds for school construction grants
Eliminate use of Lottery funds for school construction grants and reassign general fund supported programs to the Lottery service area. Programs transferred to Lottery include Alternative Education, Individual Student Alternative Education Plan (ISAEP), Project Graduation, Education for a Lifetime/No Child Left Behind, Special Education Regional Tuition and Vocational Education. This initiative also transfers funding for the Remedial Summer School and Enrollment Loss programs to the general fund.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ 0 $ (55,805,447) -
Implement a funding cap for support positions
Implements a funding cap based on a ratio of one support to 4.03 instructional positions. Funding is provided to school divisions based on a three-year linear weighted average of actual instructional to support positions as reported in the Annual School Report.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ 0 $ (340,929,517) -
Reduce contribution rates for the group life program
Changes the assumptions used to calculate the contribution rate for the group life program to match the assumptions used for non-retirement program rates included in Chapter 879.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ 0 $ (1,672,828) -
Reduce contribution rates for the retiree health care credit program
Changes the assumptions used to calculate the contribution rate for the retiree health care credit program to match the assumptions used for non-retirement program rates included in Chapter 879.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ 0 $ (1,035,605) -
Reduce funding for Jobs for Virginia Graduates
Reduces support for services provided to help at-risk high school students (primarily seniors) graduate and obtain a job.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ 0 $ (135,263) -
Reduce funding for Small School Division Assistance grants
Reduces support for incentives provided to Norton City when educational, administrative or support service cost-sharing arrangements are made with another local school division.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ 0 $ (54,104) -
Reduce funding for the Career and Technical Education Resource Center
Reduces support provided for vocational and instructional curriculum material dispersed to school divisions.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ 0 $ (108,210) -
Reduce funding for the Southside Virginia Regional Technology Consortium
Reduces support for services provided for the acquisition and integration of new technologies, training for K-12 students, staff and citizens and for promoting economic development in Southside Virginia.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ 0 $ (25,700) -
Reduce funding for the Southwest Virginia Public Education Consortium
Reduces support for the coordination of services between school divisions and higher education institutions to address educational needs and provide technical assistance to school divisions.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ 0 $ (54,105) -
Reduce funding for the Van Gogh Outreach Program
Reduces program support for Standards of Learning based lessons with an emphasis on visual arts.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ 0 $ (13,222) -
Reduce funding for the Virginia Career Education Foundation
Reduces support for the focused recruitment of qualified applicants available to fill technical positions in Virginia.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ 0 $ (13,526) -
Remove support for school construction grants
Eliminates state support for school construction grants implemented by the 1998 General Assembly for school construction, additions, infrastructure, site acquisition, technology and other nonrecurring expenditures.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ 0 $ (27,499,997)