130th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 452 LR 998(03)
An Act To Require Certain Schools To Provide Menstrual Products
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 Projections  FY 2023-24 Projections  FY 2024-25
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $14,287 $0 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $14,287 $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes one-time General Fund appropriations totaling $14,287 in fiscal year 2021-22 to the Department of Education to implement the requirements of this legislation.  Of this amount, $13,731 is appropriated to the School and Student Supports program to contract for temporary services needed to develop best practices on the distribution of menstrual products in schools, collect data on the availability of menstrual products in schools and study the availability and feasibility of providing menstrual products at no cost to schools through donations.  Additionally, $556 is appropriated to the School Finance and Operations program for the technology costs associated with hiring a temporary contractor to perform the work required in this legislation.