Senator CASH proposes the following amendment (5150R012.KMM.RJC.DOCX):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 1, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, page 294, proviso 1.48, after line 7, by inserting:

/ (3) Notwithstanding subsection (1) and (2) of this proviso, no funds appropriated pursuant to this act may be used for classroom instruction concerning sexual orientation or gender identity by school personnel or third parties in kindergarten, including any pre-K programs, through grade 3. After grade 3, all classroom instruction concerning sexual orientation or gender identity by school personnel or third parties utilizing funds appropriated by this act must be age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate for students. If, upon investigation, the department determines that the district has violated the provisions of this subsection, then the Department of Education shall withhold one percent of the district's funds allocated in Part IA, Section 1, X - Student Health and Fitness Act until the department determines the district is in compliance.

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Amend sections, totals and title to conform.