127th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 840		LR 1820(02)
	An Act To Support the Implementation of Proficiency-based Diplomas and Standards-based Student Learning
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
	Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	This legislation requires the Department of Education to annually collect and report data regarding the progress of public schools and public charter schools towards implementing proficiency-based diplomas.  The Department of Education has indicated that the funding to support the data collection costs associated with this requirement is included in LD 1019, the Governor's proposed 2016-2017 biennial budget.  Therefore, no General Fund appropriations are needed.  If, however, the funding for the department's data collection efforts is not included as part of the final actions of the Legislature on the 2016-2017 biennial budget, this fiscal note may need to be adjusted.