129th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 718 LR 467(01)
An Act To Increase Funding for Adult Basic Literacy, Workplace Education and College Preparedness
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Talbot Ross of Portland
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2019-20 FY 2020-21 Projections  FY 2021-22 Projections  FY 2022-23
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 totaling $4,000,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 2019-20 to the Adult Education program within the Department of Education.  Of that amount, $1,300,000 per year is provided to increase the adult education subsidy to local school units that operate adult education programs and $2,700,000 per year is provided as targeted funds to improve the capacity of local adult education programs to meet students' academic and work readiness and training needs.