127th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1285 LR 1124(01)
An Act To Support School Nutrition
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson of Lincoln
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2015-16 FY 2016-17 Projections  FY 2017-18 Projections  FY 2018-19
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $7,850 $7,850 $7,850 $7,850
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $7,850 $7,850 $7,850 $7,850
Federal Expenditures Fund $500 $500 $500 $500
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The School Finance and Operations program within the Department of Education will require General Fund appropriations of $7,850 per year beginning in fiscal year 2015-16 to develop and implement annual competitive skill-oriented school food service recognition events that emphasize creative and effective use of local foods.  The estimate assumes 3 events being held in different regions of the state with approximately 15 people participating as well as a final recognition event. 
The School Finance and Operations program will also require Federal Expenditures Fund base allocations of $500 per year beginning in fiscal year 2015-16 to establish a Local Produce Fund program account that can expend any federal grants received by the department for the purposes provided in this legislation.