125th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1488 LR 1870(02)
An Act To Create Innovative Public School Zones and Innovative Public School Districts
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "   "
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund
FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13 Projections  FY 2013-14 Projections  FY 2014-15
Appropriations/Allocations
Other Special Revenue Funds $500 $500 $500 $500
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes Other Special Revenue Funds base allocations of $500 per year beginning in fiscal year 2011-12 for the Fund for the Efficient Delivery of Educational Services within the Department of Education in the event that funds are received for grants to support local initiatives to improve educational opportunities and student achievement through more efficient delivery of educational services.
This legislation may increase costs to the Maine Labor Relations Board for potential increased involvement in collective bargaining issues.  The additional cost and the ability of the board to absorb these costs within existing resources can not be determined at this time and will depend on actual experience.
Additional costs to the Department of Education associated with approving innovation plans, issuing waivers and submitting the required report can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.