131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1389 LR 84(02)
An Act to Establish a Mobile Learning Lab
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 Projections  FY 2025-26 Projections  FY 2026-27
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $400,000
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $400,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations totaling $400,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 2023-24 to the Office of Innovation program within the Department of Education for the establishment of a mobile learning lab for science, technology, engineering and mathematics.  Of that amount, $250,000 per year is appropriated for a mobile learning lab to allow for students in all areas on the State to engage in hands-on learning and $150,000 per year is appropriated for contracted staffing services to support the mobile learning lab.