FISCAL NOTE



FUND(S):



Sources of Revenue:

General Fund

Legislation creates:

Neither Program nor Fund



Fiscal Note Summary


Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.


The purpose of this bill is to provide a $2,500 annual salary bonus and expense reimbursement for certification expenses to professional personnel who meet certain professional national certification standards, and to require the state board of education to develop equivalent qualifying standards for professional fields where none currently exists.



Fiscal Note Detail


Effect of Proposal Fiscal Year
2005
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
2006
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation)
1. Estmated Total Cost 0 16,005,224 16,005,224
Personal Services 0 0 0
Current Expenses 0 0 0
Repairs and Alterations 0 0 0
Assets 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0
2. Estimated Total Revenues 0 0 0


Explanation of above estimates (including long-range effect):


The total estimated cost to the State for this proposal is $16,005,224. The estimated time frame for implementing this proposal is 12 to 24 months to allow the state board time to develop equivalent qualifying standards.



Memorandum






    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Renee Hodges
    Email Address: ahodges@access.k12.wv.us