130th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 44 LR 428(01)
An Act To Establish the Summer Success Pilot Program Fund
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Pierce of Falmouth
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 Projections  FY 2023-24 Projections  FY 2024-25
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $243,000 $243,000 $243,000 $243,000
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $243,000 $243,000 $243,000 $243,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $243,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 2021-22 to a newly created Summer Success Pilot Program Fund within the Department of Education to provide grants to school administrative units (SAU's) for 90% of the cost of the pilot program.  The estimated annual cost of the pilot program provided by the Department of Education is based on the assumption that one SAU in each of the 9 superintendent regions in the State will participate in the pilot program at a cost of $27,000 per SAU ($30,000 x 90%).  The cost-per-region assumes the need for 3 teachers for 4 half-day sessions with 30 children participating.  The estimate also includes transportation costs. 
Additional costs to the Department of Education to establish and administer the program can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.