130th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 386 LR 1082(05)
Resolve, Directing the Department of Education To Establish the Process for Transitioning the Provision of Early Childhood Special Education Services for Children with Disabilities from 4 Years of Age to under 6 Years of Age from the Regional Child Development Services System to School Administrative Units
Fiscal Note for Bill as Engrossed with:
C "A" (H-506)
H "A" (H-598) to C "A" (H-506)
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 Projections  FY 2023-24 Projections  FY 2024-25
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $177,144 $0 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $177,144 $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $177,144 in fiscal year 2021-22 to the Special Services Team program within the Department of Education for the staffing, technology, legal and meeting costs associated with the establishment of a process to transition the provision of early childhood education services for children with disabilities from 4 years of age to under 6 years of age from regional Child Development Services to school administrative units.
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.