131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 2118 LR 2751(02)
An Act to Provide Funding to the Maine School of Science and Mathematics Using the School Funding Formula Criteria
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 $0 $650,000 $650,000 $650,000
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $0 $650,000 $650,000 $650,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations totaling $650,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 2024-25 to the General Purpose Aid for Local Schools program within the Department of Education to provide funding for the Maine School of Science and Mathematics.  Of that amount, $400,000 is appropriated to support the administrative operations of the school and $250,000 is appropriated for financial support to in-state students who demonstrate a need for room and board expenses.