FISCAL NOTE

Date Requested: February 16, 2023
Time Requested: 11:11 AM
Agency: Education, WV Department of
CBD Number: Version: Bill Number: Resolution Number:
2651 Comm. Sub. HB3046
CBD Subject: Agriculture


FUND(S):

0390

Sources of Revenue:

General Fund N/A

Legislation creates:

Creates New Expense, Creates New Program



Fiscal Note Summary


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


This legislation requires the WVDE to coordinate with IHEs to develop a fast track certification process for agriculture and annual reporting to LOCEA.



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 25,000 25,000 25,000
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 cost for this legislation is in support of the IHE developing the program and the monitoring and reporting requirements. Currently WVDE provides some funding to WVU to build and develop these programs. This legislation would expand upon it.



Memorandum


A similar graduate-level program is offered by WVU. It is currently going through the accreditation process.



    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Clinton Burch
    Email Address: ccburch@k12.wv.us