132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 322 LR 901(01)
An Act to Promote Student Attendance in Schools by Requiring the Commissioner of Education to Implement School Attendance Best Practices
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Brennan of Portland
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 Projections  FY 2027-28 Projections  FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $93,091 $126,186 $130,743 $135,479
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $93,091 $126,186 $130,743 $135,479
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of Education has indicated that it will require ongoing General Fund appropriations of $93,091 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $126,186 in fiscal year 2026-27 for one State Education Representative position and related All Other costs to provide oversight, technical assistance, professional development and monitoring supports related to the implementation of best practices to increase school attendance. This preliminary fiscal impact statement assumes an effective date for the position of October 1, 2025.