132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 384 LR 291(01)
An Act to Prevent Student Homelessness
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Rafferty of York
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 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $1,500,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 2025-26 to the School and Student Supports program within the Department of Education to help students avoid homelessness by providing liaisons designated pursuant to the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Improvements Act of 2001 access to emergency financial assistance for the family of a student in an amount of up to $750 per student.