FISCAL NOTE

Date Requested: February 13, 2023
Time Requested: 04:47 PM
Agency: Education, WV Department of
CBD Number: Version: Bill Number: Resolution Number:
3528 Introduced HB3368
CBD Subject: Education (K12)


FUND(S):

N/A

Sources of Revenue:

General Fund N/A

Legislation creates:





Fiscal Note Summary


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


Unfortunately, the WVDE lacks the information necessary to calculate an estimate regarding the potential fiscal impact of this proposed legislation. Specifically, the WVDE does not have means to identify the number of veterans that would choose to participate in the program and apply for teacher certifications.



Fiscal Note Detail


Effect of Proposal Fiscal Year
2023
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
2024
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):


The WVDE lacks the information necessary to calculate an estimate regarding the potential fiscal impact of this proposed legislation.



Memorandum


Currently, there are multiple pathways through the WVDE available for military veterans who hold a bachelor’s degree to obtain a teacher certification. Additional information regarding this issues can be found at TeachWV.com. The provisions of this legislation provides that retired armed forces officers or staff non-commissioned officers are not required to hold a bachelor’s degree or complete any additional coursework or program to be certified as a teacher in a WV classroom.



    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Carla Warren
    Email Address: carla.warren@k12.wv.us