122nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 979 LR 0845(01)
An Act To Fund Youth Mentoring Programs
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Fischer of Presque Isle
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
   
             
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $250,000 per year, beginning in fiscal year 2005-06, to establish the Maine Mentoring Partnership Grant program within the Department of Education.  This legislation requires that at least 75% of annual appropriations, or $187,500 per year, be distributed as direct grants to eligible mentoring programs.  This legislation also specifies that up to 20% of appropriated funds, or $50,000 per year, may be used for technical assistance provided by the Maine Mentoring Partnership and that no more than 5% per year, or $12,500, may be used for administrative costs.  The Department of Education and the Maine Mentoring Partnership will be able to implement and administer the program within the funding parameters established in this legislation.