130th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 135 LR 1063(02)
An Act To Address Issues in Funding Prekindergarten Programs
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 Projections  FY 2023-24 Projections  FY 2024-25
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $19,414 $0 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $19,414 $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $19,414 in fiscal year 2021-22 to the Leadership Team program within the Department of Education for the research, technology, travel and meeting costs associated with studying the development of a centralized billing system to process claims to MaineCare and other insurers, including private insurers, for children with disabilities from birth to 22 years of age.
Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services from the provisions of this bill are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.