FISCAL NOTE



FUND(S):



Sources of Revenue:

Other Fund N/A

Legislation creates:

A New Program



Fiscal Note Summary


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


The purpose of this bill is to establish a four year pilot program to have social workers in public schools, from kindergarten through the eighth grade. The bill requires at least one social worker per county. The bill requires annual and final reports.



Fiscal Note Detail


Effect of Proposal Fiscal Year
2014
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
2015
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation)
1. Estmated Total Cost 0 2,720,565 2,720,565
Personal Services 0 0 0
Current Expenses 0 0 0
Repairs and Alterations 0 0 0
Assets 0 0 0
Other 0 2,720,565 2,720,565
2. Estimated Total Revenues 0 0 0


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


There is no estimated cost to the State for the proposed legislation. The estimated cost of $2,720,565 for the proposed legislation must be borne by the county boards of education as social worker positions are not covered under the Public School Support Program. Based on the current number of social workers employed by the county boards of education, it is estimated that an additional 41.18 social workers must be hired for all counties to employ at least one social worker. The estimated cost for those additional social workers, including salary, fixed charges, retirement and PEIA premiums, is $2,720,565.



Memorandum






    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Brenda Freed
    Email Address: bfreed@access.k12.wv.us