FISCAL NOTE
FUND(S):
N/A
Sources of Revenue:
Other 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 require compulsory comprehensive health screening for students entering public school for the first time in this state and students entering third, sixth and ninth grades. Use of developmental screening for determination of advanced abilities is eliminated.
As written, this legislation will have no fiscal impact on the Department of Health and Human Resources, as it is being funded by the WV Children's Health Insurance Program.
Fiscal Note Detail
| Effect of Proposal |
Fiscal Year |
2010
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
2011
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation) |
| 1. Estmated Total Cost |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 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):
Memorandum
While the Department of Education indicated increased costs for screenings by Medicaid, etc. the costs of these services to Medicaid is only the federal share as the county school boards certify the match. Therefore, there is no increased state cost to Medicaid.
Person submitting Fiscal Note: Patsy A. Hardy
Email Address: Dhhrbudgetoffice@wv.gov