125th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1430		LR 1534(01)
	Resolve, To Conduct a Review of the Roles and Functions of the Department of Education and of Certain Mandates
	Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
	Sponsor: Rep. Goode of Bangor
	Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Legislative Cost/Study Minor cost increase - General Fund
Legislative Cost/Study
	The general operating expenses of this study are projected to be $4,270 in fiscal year 2011-12.  The Legislature's proposed budget includes $10,000 in fiscal year 2011-12 for legislative studies.  Whether the amount is sufficient to fund all studies will depend on the number of studies authorized by the Legislative Council and the Legislature.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	Additional costs to the Department of Education and the State Board of Education to participate in the stakeholder group can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.