131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1491 LR 2340(02)
An Act to Support Rural Education
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 Projections  FY 2025-26 Projections  FY 2026-27
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $85,056 $119,299 $123,255 $127,353
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $85,056 $119,299 $123,255 $127,353
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $85,056 in fiscal year 2023-24 and $119,299 in fiscal year 2024-25 for one State Education Representative position and related All Other costs to serve as a teacher shortage coordinator to increase the recruitment of teachers in teacher shortage areas, support and improve access to teacher preparation programs for persons willing to teach in teacher shortage areas and otherwise support education in teacher shortage areas.  This fiscal note assumes an October 1, 2023 effective date.