123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 2280 LR 3490(10)
An Act To Clarify and Improve the Laws Governing the Formation of Regional School Units
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "     "
Sponsor: Sen. Raye of Washington
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
2007-08 2008-09 Projections 2009-10 Projections 2010-11
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $0 $36,518,661 $36,518,661 $36,518,661
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $0 $36,518,661 $36,518,661 $36,518,661
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This amendment includes a General Fund appropriation of $36,518,661 in fiscal year 2008-09 to the General Purpose Aid for Local Schools program within the Department of Education as a result of repealing the laws related to the consolidation of school administrative units. Public Law 2007, chapter 240, Part XXXX included provisions that reduced funding for system administration by 50% and for transportation, building and maintenance and special education by 5% in fiscal year 2008-09.