127th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 956		LR 324(02)
	An Act To Create Community Schools
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
	Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
			FY 2015-16	FY 2016-17	Projections  FY 2017-18	Projections  FY 2018-19
Net Cost (Savings)
	General Fund		$0	$150,000	$150,000	$150,000
Appropriations/Allocations
	General Fund		$0	$150,000	$150,000	$150,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	This bill includes a General Fund appropriation of $150,000 in fiscal year 2016-17 to the General Purpose Aid for Local Schools program for 3 community schools to be part of a 5-year pilot project to be administered by the Department of Education.
	This legislation provides that the department may employ a state community school coordinator to implement the pilot project. However, the department is uncertain as to whether or not additional staff will be needed for this purpose. If the need for additional resources becomes evident, the department will submit a budget request.