128th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 603 LR 1463(01)
An Act To Provide Funding for Preschool Programs
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Farnsworth of Portland
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Projections  FY 2019-20 Projections  FY 2020-21
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $4.0 million per year beginning in fiscal year 2017-18 to the General Purpose Aid for Local Schools program within the Department of Education to be distributed as start-up grants for expanded access to public preschool programs for children 4 years of age.