(a) The general assembly shall review the adequacy of the permanent school fund on a regular basis and may make any appropriations to carry out the purposes of this chapter as it deems necessary. In addition, the board of regents for elementary and secondary education is authorized to accept grants and bequests from public and private sources in order to carry out the purposes of this chapter. (b) It is the intent of the general assembly that the funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this section shall be provided within the annual appropriations act. History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 287, art. 12, § 4; P.L. 1988, ch. 84, § 73.
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