131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1527 LR 56(02)
An Act to Promote the Community School Program
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 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes one-time General Fund appropriations of $2,000,000 in both fiscal year 2023-24 and fiscal year 2024-25 to the General Purpose Aid for Local Schools program within the Department of Education for grants to public elementary and secondary schools to expand the community school program.  
Funding for community schools is included in the targeted education funds component of the total cost of education from kindergarten to grade 12 pursuant to Title 20-A, section 15689-A, subsection 25.  The amount appropriated here for fiscal year 2023-24 will be added to the amount already designated for community schools in Public Law 2023, chapter 17, Part C.