132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 550		LR 928(02)
	An Act to Support Outdoor, Agricultural-based and Hands-on Experiential Learning in Public Schools
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
	Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Contingent future biennium cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds Contingent future biennium cost increase - Federal Expenditures Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	This bill establishes the Maine Experiential Education Program within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry (DACF) to provide grants to public schools and school administrative units to develop experiential education programs and fund associated positions. The bill’s effective date is contingent upon securing federal, private, or other external funding. DACF has indicated that implementing this program would require additional staffing and resources. If funding is secured, it is estimated that the department would require allocations of $134,519 for one Public Service Coordinator I position and associated costs.
	Additional costs to the Department of Education to collaborate with DACF can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.