132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 396 LR 1182(02)
An Act to Provide for a Later Starting Time for High Schools
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 Projections  FY 2027-28 Projections  FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $206,078 $0 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $206,078 $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes General Fund appropriations totaling $206,078 in fiscal year 2025-26 to the Department of Education to implement and administer the school start time grant program.  Of that amount, $100,000 is appropriated for grants to local school administrative units to collaborate on changing school start times such that secondary schools have a later start time than elementary schools and $106,078 is appropriated for one contracted position to implement and administer the grant program.