SB 0954 - Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note - SB 0954 - State Bd. of Education May Grant Waiver of Rule or Policy

L.R. NO.  3543-01
BILL NO.  SB 954
SUBJECT:  School:  Administrative Rules
TYPE:     Original
DATE:     March 21, 1996



                              FISCAL SUMMARY

                    ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON STATE FUNDS

FUND AFFECTED               FY 1997         FY 1998         FY 1999

General Revenue           ($50,832)       ($54,466)       ($55,856)

Total Estimated
Net Effect on All
State Funds               ($50,832)       ($54,466)       ($55,856)


                   ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON FEDERAL FUNDS

FUND AFFECTED               FY 1997         FY 1998         FY 1999

None                             $0              $0              $0

Total Estimated
Net Effect on All
Federal Funds                    $0              $0              $0


                    ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON LOCAL FUNDS

FUND AFFECTED               FY 1997         FY 1998         FY 1999

Local Government                 $0              $0              $0


                              FISCAL ANALYSIS

ASSUMPTION

Based on a response to similar legislation, officials from the Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) assume they would need one FTE
(director) to review waiver requests; determine if they comply with the
intent of the policy; and determine the impact on innovation and student
performance.  The director would also monitor each waiver's impact on
performance.  The director would be the liaison between the State Board of
Education and local public school districts.

Based on a response to similar legislation, officials from the Secretary of
State's Office assume the proposal would have no fiscal impact on them.


FISCAL IMPACT - State Government     FY 1997    FY 1998    FY 1999
                                    (10 Mo.)
GENERAL REVENUE FUND

Cost-Department of Elementary and Secondary
Education
  Personal Service                 ($30,410)  ($37,419)  ($38,355)
  Fringe Benefits                    (9,342)   (11,495)   (11,783)
  Expense and Equipment             (11,080)    (5,552)    (5,718)
Total Cost-DESE                    ($50,832)  ($54,466)  ($55,856)


FISCAL IMPACT - Local Government     FY 1997    FY 1998    FY 1999
                                    (10 Mo.)

                                           0          0          0

DESCRIPTION

The proposal would grant the State Board of Education authority to waive or
modify any administrative rule adopted by the state board or policy
implemented by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.  The
state board could grant waivers for school districts demonstrating the
ability to address the intent of the rule or policy in a more effective,
efficient or economical manner, or when waivers would be necessary to
stimulate innovation or improve student performance.

Approved waivers would remain in effect for a period specified by the State
Board not to exceed five school years and could be renewed by the state board
upon application by school districts.

This legislation is not federally mandated, would not duplicate any other
program and would not require additional capital improvements or rental
space.


SOURCES OF INFORMATION

Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Secretary of State's Office