123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 2280 LR 3490(02)
An Act To Clarify and Improve the Laws Governing the Formation of Regional School Units
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "     "
Education and Cultural Affairs
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 bill 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.