131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1609 LR 2360(02)
An Act to Prevent Student Homelessness
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Housing
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 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes one-time General Fund appropriations of $1,500,000 per year for fiscal years 2023-24 and 2024-25 only to the School and Student Supports program within the Department of Education for a 2-year pilot program to help students avoid homelessness by providing McKinney-Vento liaisons access to emergency financial assistance for the family of a student in an amount of up to $750 per student.