122nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 797 LR 0902(01)
An Act Authorizing the State Board of Education To Mediate School Attendance Disputes
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Nutting of Androscoggin
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
   
             
Fiscal Note
Undetermined current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The State Board of Education may require additional General Fund appropriations beginning in fiscal year 2005-06 for the per diem and other related costs associated with mediating certain disputes between school administrative units.  The amount and the ability of the board to absorb the additional costs within existing resources can not be determined at this time and will depend on the number and nature of the disputes. 
The additional costs to local school administrative units also can not be determined at this time and will depend on the decision that may result from the mediation process.