FISCAL NOTE

Date Requested: January 27, 2015
Time Requested: 12:07 PM
Agency: Higher Education Policy Commission
CBD Number: Version: Bill Number: Resolution Number:
2062 Introduced HB2005
CBD Subject: Education (K12)


FUND(S):

0589

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.


House Bill 2005, if enacted would clarify and update alternative programs for the education of teachers. The bill adds the West Virginia Department of Education as an additional option for alternative program partner and it requires a separate program review process.In addition, the bill removes degree requirements in certain disciplines and requirements for minimum semester hours.The bill also removes specific requirements for mentors and requires professional a support team to be set forth in a program plan. Options for charges to offset costs are permitted by the proposed legislation. No additional costs to higher education are anticipated from the enactment of this legislation.



Fiscal Note Detail


Effect of Proposal Fiscal Year
2015
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
2016
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






    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Ed Magee
    Email Address: emagee@hepc.wvnet.edu