130th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 281 LR 297(01)
An Act To Address Student Achievement Gaps
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Brennan of Portland
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 $0 $10,114,324 $10,117,317 $10,121,136
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $0 $10,114,324 $10,117,317 $10,121,136
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The General Purpose Aid for Local Schools program within the Department of Education will require ongoing General Fund appropriations of $10,000,000 per year beginning in fiscal 2022-23 for the costs associated with providing qualified school administrative units with funds to address academic achievement gaps based on student race or economic status.  Additionally, the Department of Education has indicated that the Learning Systems Team program will require General Fund appropriations of $114,324 in fiscal year 2022-23 for one Regional Education Representative position to manage the disbursement of the funds.