LEGISLATIVE FISCAL OFFICE
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note On: HB 528 HLS 21RS 945
Bill Text Version: ENGROSSED
Opp. Chamb. Action:
Proposed Amd.:
Sub. Bill For.:
Date: April 29, 2021 7:53 AM Author: GAROFALO
Dept./Agy.: Education
Subject: Balanced School Calendar Pilot Program Analyst: Garrett Ordner
SCHOOLS EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note Page 1 of 1
Authorizes a pilot program implementing a balanced calendar at certain schools
Proposed law requires the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) and the Department of Education (LDE) to
implement a pilot program for purposes of reviewing a balanced calendar school year. Provides that LDE may use COVID-19
federal stimulus funds to provide grants to assist governing authorities for such purpose, subject to appropriation. Requires
LDE to annually report recommendations to the House and Senate Committees on Education for legislation that addresses
issues associated with supporting a balanced calendar school year no later than 30 days prior to the Regular Session.
EXPENDITURES 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 5 -YEAR TOTAL
State Gen. Fd. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Agy. Self-Gen. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Ded./Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Local Funds $0 SEE BELOW SEE BELOW SEE BELOW SEE BELOW $0
Annual Total $0 $0
REVENUES 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 5 -YEAR TOTAL
State Gen. Fd. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Agy. Self-Gen. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Ded./Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Local Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Annual Total $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
EXPENDITURE EXPLANATION
Proposed law may create an indeterminable impact on expenditures for local school districts statewide to the extent these
districts may choose to implement and participate in a balanced school calendar pilot program. Changes in local
expenditures will be limited to school districts that choose to participate in the pilot program. At this time, such costs are
indeterminable and impacts may vary between districts depending on implementation strategies.
REVENUE EXPLANATION
There is no anticipated direct material effect on governmental revenues as a result of this measure.
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