FISCAL NOTE

Date Requested: February 14, 2022
Time Requested: 12:37 PM
Agency: Higher Education Policy Commission
CBD Number: Version: Bill Number: Resolution Number:
2104 Amendment HB4357
CBD Subject: Education (Higher)


FUND(S):

General

Sources of Revenue:

General Fund

Legislation creates:

Creates New Expense



Fiscal Note Summary


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


House Bill 4357, if enacted, would expand the current Learn and Earn Program by making students enrolled in technical programs at public four-year institutions in West Virginia eligible to participate in the program. It is anticipated that the total cost of this legislation would be approximately $900,000.



Fiscal Note Detail


Effect of Proposal Fiscal Year
2022
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
2023
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation)
1. Estmated Total Cost 0 900,000 900,000
Personal Services 0 0 0
Current Expenses 0 0 0
Repairs and Alterations 0 0 0
Assets 0 0 0
Other 0 900,000 900,000
2. Estimated Total Revenues 0 0 0


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


The estimates are based on: -The current trends of student and company participation in the Learn and Earn program. -The average reimbursement amount based on Learn and Earn applications. The estimates below represent the potential additional cost associated with students from West Virginia public four-year institutions participating in the Learn and Earn program. Total Cost 100 Students $ 900,000 200 Students $1,800,000



Memorandum


The estimates are based on: -The current trends of student and company participation in the Learn and Earn program. -The average reimbursement amount based on Learn and Earn applications. The estimates below represent the potential additional cost associated with students from West Virginia public four-year institutions participating in the Learn and Earn program. Number of Students Participating in Learn and Earn Average Reimbursement Amount Total Cost 100 Students $ 900,000 200 Students $1,800,000



    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Ed Magee
    Email Address: edward.magee@wvhepc.edu