131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1367 LR 71(01)
An Act Regarding the Funding Formula for Adult Education
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Brennan of Portland
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 Projections  FY 2025-26 Projections  FY 2026-27
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $1,500,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $1,500,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2023-24 and $2,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-25 to the Adult Education program within the Department of Education to support adult education programs statewide.  Additional costs to the department associated with analyzing the State's adult education system and reimbursement formula to ensure it meets certain criteria can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.