125th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1017		LR 877(01)
	An Act To Improve the Essential Programs and Services Funding Model by Providing for a Cost of Housing Adjustment
	Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
	Sponsor: Rep. Lovejoy of Portland
	Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
			FY 2011-12	FY 2012-13	Projections  FY 2013-14	Projections  FY 2014-15
Net Cost (Savings)
	General Fund		$250,000	$0	$0	$0
Appropriations/Allocations
	General Fund		$250,000	$0	$0	$0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	The General Purpose Aid for Local Schools program within the Department of Education will require a one-time General Fund appropriation of $250,000 in fiscal year 2011-12 for the costs associated with contracting with a statewide policy research institute to develop a regional adjustment to the salary and benefits costs of teachers and other school personnel based on the cost of housing in the counties in the State.
	Any additional costs to the Maine State Housing Authority and the State Planning Office to consult on the availability of reliable housing cost data by county and the procedures necessary to annually review and update the cost of housing factor can be absorbed within their respective existing budgeted resources.