| 123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE | ||||||
| LD 979 | LR 1007(01) | |||||
| An Act To Adjust the Calculation of the Essential Programs and Services Pupil Count to Accurately Reflect Population Change | ||||||
| Fiscal Note for Original Bill | ||||||
| Sponsor: Rep. Tardy of Newport | ||||||
| Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs | ||||||
| Fiscal Note Required: Yes | ||||||
| Fiscal Note | ||||||
| Current biennium cost increase - General Fund | ||||||
| Fiscal Detail and Notes | ||||||
| Amending the pupil count calculation in determining school operating costs for essential programs and services will increase the total state and local cost of funding K-12 public education. The Department of Education estimates the total cost could increase between $30 million and $35 million annually with the State share ranging between $16.5 million and $19.3 million per year. | ||||||