COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
P. O. BOX 2120
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23218-2120
SUPTS. MEMO. NO. 187
December 6, 1996

INFORMATIONAL

TO: Division Superintendents
FROM: Richard T. La Pointe
Superintendent of Public Instruction
SUBJECT: Sales Tax Adjustment Based on 1996 School Census 

  
  Attached is a printout that reflects the 1996 Census.  This
  census will be used beginning in January, 1997 for the one
  cent sales tax distribution.  The Department will use this
  census for updating estimated entitlements as new sales tax
  estimates are released.

  If you have any questions concerning this information,
  please call Mrs. June Eanes, Budget Director, at (804) 225-2060.

  RTL:je

  Attachment:  A hard copy of this memo and its attachment
               will be sent to the superintendent's office.