‘Emergency preamble. Whereas,  acts and resolves of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and

Whereas,  legal requirements regarding the educational needs of children who are blind or visually impaired are not currently being met; and

Whereas,  in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore,

Sec. 1. 26 MRSA §1418-D, sub-§2,  as enacted by PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13, is amended to read:

Sec. 2. Department of Labor; lapsed balances. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, $13,963 of unencumbered balance forward from the Department of Labor, Governor's Training Initiative Program, General Fund account, All Other line category lapses to the General Fund no later than June 30, 2012.

Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made.

LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF

Blind and Visually Impaired - Division for the 0126

Initiative: Allocates one-time funds transferred from the Department of Education to support the cost of 2 Certified Teacher of Visually Impaired contracted positions to provide direct services to children in the classroom in fiscal year 2011-12 only.

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND	2011-12	2012-13
All Other	$40,000	$0
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL	$40,000	$0

Blind and Visually Impaired - Division for the 0126

Initiative: Provides ongoing funds for 2 Certified Teacher of Visually Impaired contracted positions to provide direct services to children in the classroom beginning in fiscal year 2012-13.

GENERAL FUND	2011-12	2012-13
All Other	$0	$158,820
GENERAL FUND TOTAL	$0	$158,820

Blind and Visually Impaired - Division for the 0126

Initiative: Provides ongoing funds for one Orientation and Mobility Specialist position and related All Other effective May 1, 2012 to provide instruction in safe and independent travel to children and adults.

GENERAL FUND	2011-12	2012-13
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT	1.000	1.000
Personal Services	$10,630	$66,312
All Other	$3,333	$5,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL	$13,963	$71,312

Blind and Visually Impaired - Division for the 0126

Initiative: Provides ongoing funds for one Blindness and Rehabilitation Specialist position and related All Other effective July 1, 2012 to provide case management services for children.

GENERAL FUND	2011-12	2012-13
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT	0.000	1.000
Personal Services	$0	$63,783
All Other	$0	$7,500
GENERAL FUND TOTAL	$0	$71,283

Blind and Visually Impaired - Division for the 0126

Initiative: Provides ongoing funds for 2 Vision Rehabilitation Therapist contracted positions beginning in fiscal year 2012-13 to teach independent living and job readiness skills to certain transition-age students, working-age adults and seniors.

GENERAL FUND	2011-12	2012-13
All Other	$0	$136,848
GENERAL FUND TOTAL	$0	$136,848

Blind and Visually Impaired - Division for the 0126

Initiative: Provides funds for one half-time Orientation and Mobility Specialist position to work with children and adults in the classroom and in the community to provide instruction in safe and independent travel.

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND	2011-12	2012-13
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT	0.500	0.500
Personal Services	$6,065	$37,657
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL	$6,065	$37,657

LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF
DEPARTMENT TOTALS	2011-12	2012-13
GENERAL FUND	$13,963	$438,263
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND	$46,065	$37,657
DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS	$60,028	$475,920

Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation takes effect when approved.’