Legislative Intent Sample Clauses
A Legislative Intent clause defines the underlying purpose and objectives that lawmakers had when enacting a particular statute or regulation. In practice, this clause guides courts and parties in interpreting ambiguous or unclear provisions by referencing the original goals or policy motivations behind the law. By clarifying the intended meaning and application of legal language, the clause helps ensure that the law is applied consistently with its original purpose, reducing confusion and disputes over interpretation.
Legislative Intent. The Legislature finds and declares that:
Legislative Intent. It is the intent of the Legislature to establish a classroom teacher peer assistance and review system as a critical feedback mechanism that allows exemplary classroom teachers to assist veteran classroom teachers in need of development in subject matter knowledge, or teaching strategies, or both. It is further the intent of the Legislature that a school district that operates a program pursuant to Article 4.5 (commencing with Section 44500) of Chapter 3 of Part 25 of the Education Code coordinate its employment policies and procedures for that program with its activities for professional staff development, the Beginning Classroom teacher Support and Assessment Program, and the biennial evaluations of certificated employees required pursuant to Section 44664.
Legislative Intent. The Florida Legislature has found that the 33 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBTS) has 1 established high and rigorous standards for teachers and intends to 2 reward teachers who demonstrate excellence by obtaining national 3 board certification.
Legislative Intent. In enacting this part, the Legislature intends to determine the effectiveness of school districts and schools in assisting students to master the fundamental educational skills toward which instruction is directed.
Legislative Intent. To prevent inequities, conflicts, inconsistencies, and lapses in the numerous laws regulating or attempting to regulate travel expenses of public officers, employees, and authorized persons in the state, it is the intent of the Legislature:
(a) To establish standard travel reimbursement rates, procedures, and limitations, with certain justifiable exceptions and exemptions, applicable to all public officers, employees, and authorized persons whose travel is authorized and paid by a public agency.
(b) To preserve the standardization established by this law:
1. The provisions of this section shall prevail over any conflicting provisions in a general law, present or future, to the extent of the conflict; but if any such general law contains a specific exemption from this section, including a specific reference to this section, such general law shall prevail, but only to the extent of the exemption.
2. The provisions of any special or local law, present or future, shall prevail over any conflicting provisions in this section, but only to the extent of the conflict.
Legislative Intent. The language in the applicable authorizing legislation or legislative history clearly indicates Congress' intent to restrict award to a particular recipient or purpose.
Legislative Intent. Funds are appropriated for classroom teachers 19 to purchase, on behalf of the District, classroom materials and supplies 20 for student assigned to them. Funds may not be used to purchase 21 equipment, but are intended to supplement materials and supplies 22 otherwise available to classroom teachers.
Legislative Intent. The Florida Legislature has found that there is a need for a 16 performance incentive program for outstanding faculty in highly productive schools.
Legislative Intent. As the first school in the Treasure Valley guided by the Core Principles of Public Waldorf Education, Peace Valley provides a successful, time-tested, but wholly new approach to education in this region, creating substantially increased choice in educational models while improving student learning and promoting innovative teaching methods. In response to Idaho Code 33-5201 providing legislative intent for establishing charter schools, Peace Valley Charter School will:
Legislative Intent acquisition and maintenance of units and gear by fire and rescue division; positioning and availability; personnel training
(a) It is the intent of the Legislature that the state have an urban heavy rescue capability in the event of a major earthquake. It is also the intent of the Legislature that the Office of Emergency Services and the State Fire Marshal’s Office pursue the necessary funding to carry out this article through the normal budget process.
(b) The Fire and Rescue Division of the Office of Emergency Services shall acquire and maintain urban heavy rescue units and transportable caches of search and rescue gear, including hand tools and protective gear. The division shall position the units and caches to ensure a rapid response of personnel and equipment anywhere in the state, and ensure that a unit will be available on the scene within one hour of a major earthquake.
(c) The State Fire Marshal’s Office shall coordinate the training of personnel in the use of the units and equipment in cooperation with the Office of Emergency Services.