128th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 864 LR 128(02)
An Act To Provide for a Statewide Contract for School Teachers
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Future biennium cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This legislation authorizes the State to bargain for a contract for standard salary and benefits for certain employees of eligible school administrative units (SAU's) upon the request of the SAU and to assume responsibility for the costs resulting from the bargaining agreement beginning in the 2019-2020 school year.  The fiscal impact of this provision of the bill can not be estimated at this time and will depend on the results of the contract negotiations.
According to the Department of Education, it will be able to absorb the cost of implementing this legislation including any role it may assume in the negotiating process.