131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 712 LR 1598(01)
An Act to Extend or Waive Requirements for Certain Teaching Certificates
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Bell of Yarmouth
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 Projections  FY 2025-26 Projections  FY 2026-27
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $20,000 $0 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $20,000 $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of Education has indicated that it will require a one-time General Fund appropriation of $20,000 in fiscal year 2023-24 to the Higher Education and Educator Support Services program to make the necessary software updates to incorporate changes to teacher certification requirements included in this bill.
Additional costs to the State Board of Education associated with the rulemaking process can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.