Fiscal Note - SB 0259 - English Is Designated As the Official Language of Missouri
L.R. NO. 0893-03
BILL NO. SCS for SB's 259 & 80
SUBJECT: Political Subdivisions: State Departments
TYPE: Original
DATE: March 31, 1997
FISCAL SUMMARY
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON STATE FUNDS
FUND AFFECTED FY 1998 FY 1999 FY 2000
Total Estimated
Net Effect on All
State Funds $0 $0 $0
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON FEDERAL FUNDS
FUND AFFECTED FY 1998 FY 1999 FY 2000
Total Estimated
Net Effect on All
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON LOCAL FUNDS
FUND AFFECTED FY 1998 FY 1999 FY 2000
Local Government $0 $0 $0
FISCAL ANALYSIS
ASSUMPTION
Officials of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
stated that if this proposal would require DESE to provide English classes
directly DESE would need additional FTE, salary, benefits, and expense.
Officials assume this proposal would require DESE to provide funds to local
providers, (school districts), of classes for students with limited English
proficiency.
Based on the assumption that DESE would fund local providers, existing state
and federal funds are available to provide these services. DESE receives
both state and federal Adult Basic Education funds, federal Bilingual
education funds, and must target some of its federal vocational education
funds to students with limited English proficiency. It is believed that all
elementary and secondary education students in need of these services are
currently receiving them. There are waiting lists in some areas of the state
for Adult Basic Education classes. However, except in years with unusual
influxes of adults with limited English proficiency, the ABE program is able
to serve most of these individuals. The Department may eventually request
funds for ABE classes for these students, but this will be subject to
appropriation. No fiscal impact estimated.
Schools-The state provides some funding for students with limited English
proficiency. Schools are providing these services mainly with untargeted
state and local dollars. They may also use federal Title I funds for this
purpose. Although DESE may request funds from the General Assembly, since it
is subject to appropriation, no fiscal impact is estimated.
Oversight assumes DESE would not incur additional costs as a result of the
passage of this proposal.
Officials of the Office of State Courts Administrator (CTS) assume there
would be one or more test cases, however, officials would not expect any
appreciable change in cases filed.
All respondents, (see sources of information), assume no fiscal impact.
FISCAL IMPACT - State Government FY 1998 FY 1999 FY 2000
(10 Mo.)
$0 $0 $0
FISCAL IMPACT - Local Government FY 1998 FY 1999 FY 2000
(10 Mo.)
$0 $0 $0
FISCAL IMPACT - Small Business
No direct fiscal impact to small business would be expected as a result of
this proposal.
DESCRIPTION
This act establishes English as the common language for all official public
records and official meetings. Exceptions are created for oral
communications by state employees in the performance of government business,
language instruction, interference with the judicial system, emergency
situations, international promotional activities and sign language.
Subject to legislative appropriation by the General Assembly, the Department
of Elementary and Secondary Education would implement classes to assist
students who are not proficient in the English language.
Any citizen of the state would have standing to bring an action against the
state or any political subdivision to enforce Section 11.100.
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
Governor
Lt. Governor's Office
Secretary of State
Missouri State Auditor
Department of Natural Resources
Missouri Department of Conservation
Coordinating Board of Higher Education
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Department of Corrections
Department of Social Services
Missouri State Attorney General
City of Mexico
State Public Defender
State Tax Commission
Missouri Lottery
Office of Administration
Gaming Commission
Truman State University
Department of Economic Development
Department of Health
Department of Insurance
Department of Agriculture
Department of Revenue
Department of Transportation
Department of Mental Health
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
Office of State Courts Administrator
Missouri Highway Patrol
Office of Prosecution Services
Missouri Veterans Commission
Department of Public Safety-all divisions
Harris-Stowe State College
Southwest Missouri State University
University of Missouri
City of Kansas City
This Fiscal Note is not an official copy and should not be quoted or cited.