130th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 979 LR 811(01)
An Act To Expand Maine's School-based Health Centers
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Sachs of Freeport
Committee: Health and Human Services
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)
Fund for a Healthy Maine $600,000 $600,000 $600,000 $600,000
Appropriations/Allocations
Fund for a Healthy Maine $600,000 $600,000 $600,000 $600,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes Fund for a Healthy Maine allocations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $600,000 beginning in fiscal year 2021-22 for additional ongoing funding to the State's school-based health centers to add additional school-based health center sites awarded through a request for proposals process. The Department of Health and Human Services shall give priority to proposals which demonstrate a commitment to closing existing health disparities based on race, ethnicity, or tribal status.