Section 37-175-25 - Equitable calculation and disbursement of state categorical aid program dollars; audit and budget submission requirements(1) Each school providing instruction to children with speech-language impairment shall certify to the State Department of Education its student enrollment in the same manner as local school districts.(2) The state shall ensure that each school is treated equitably in the calculation and disbursement of all state categorical aid program dollars. Each school participating in the scholarship program shall comply with all reporting requirements to receive the aid. (3)(a) Each nonpublic school shall adhere to generally accepted accounting principles as promulgated by nationally recognized professional organizations.(b) Each school shall have its financial records audited annually, at the end of each fiscal year, by the State Auditor and shall file a copy of each audit report and accompanying management letter with the board by July 30.(4) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit any person or organization from providing funding or other assistance to the establishment or operation of any school authorized under this chapter, except religious or sectarian organizations. The State Board of Education, acting on behalf of the participating schools, is authorized to accept gifts, donations, and grants of any kind made to a participating school and to expend or use such gifts, donations, and grants in accordance with the conditions prescribed by the donor; however, no gift, donation, or grant may be accepted if subject to a condition that is contrary to any provision of federal law, state law or board rule.Added by Laws, 2013, ch. 564, HB 896, 13, eff. 7/1/2013.