132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 2052		LR 2885(01)
	Resolve, to Study the Use of Technology in Classrooms and Study Safeguards Related to Its Use
	Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
	Sponsor: Rep. Sargent of York
	Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Study to be completed within budgeted resources
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	This resolve directs the Maine Education Policy Research Institute (MEPRI) to develop a survey to gather and analyze information from school administrative units regarding the use of technology in the classroom and to submit a report to the Joint Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs on its analysis and recommendations for the Department of Education by December 1, 2026. The Legislature contracts with the University of Maine System to maintain MEPRI and ongoing General Fund appropriations of $250,000 per year are included in the Federal Programs Team program account within the Department of Education to support the work of MEPRI. These appropriations can support approximately three projects of the same size and scope as the work directed by this resolve. This fiscal note assumes that the cost of the work directed by this resolve will not exceed the $250,000 already appropriated for fiscal year 2026-27.