131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 2199 LR 2825(02)
An Act to Ensure Subsidy Reimbursements and Emergency Financial Assistance for Certain Child Care Providers
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Health and Human Services
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 $3,639,021 $11,610,663 $11,610,663
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $0 $3,639,021 $11,610,663 $11,610,663
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation to the Department of Health and Human Services of $3,639,021 in fiscal year 2024-25 for required technology upgrades.

This bill also changes the way child care providers are reimbursed to being based on enrollment rather than attendance. This change will have an annual impact of $11,610,663 beginning in fiscal year 2025-26.