OFFICE OF FISCAL ANALYSIS
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sHB-6483
AN ACT CONCERNING THE ENROLLMENT OF CHILDREN OF
MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PURPLE STAR SCHOOL PROGRAM.
Primary Analyst: SB 4/6/21
Contributing Analyst(s):
Reviewer: JS
OFA Fiscal Note
State Impact:
Agency Affected Fund-Effect FY 22 $ FY 23 $
Education, Dept. GF - Cost 60,000 60,000
State Comptroller - Fringe
Benefits
1
GF - Cost 24,780 24,780
Note: GF=General Fund
Municipal Impact: None
Explanation
The bill results in an annual cost of approximately $84,780,
beginning in FY 22, associated with a part-time Program Development
Coordinator within the State Department of Education, with a salary of
$60,000 and corresponding fringe benefits of $24,780. The newly
established position would be responsible for establishing and
maintaining the Purple Star School Program, including providing in-
service training and professional development for staff members on
issues related to military-connected students.
The Out Years
The annualized ongoing fiscal impact identified above would
continue into the future subject to inflation.
1
The fringe benefit costs for most state employees are budgeted centrally in accounts
administered by the Comptroller. The estimated active employee fringe benefit cost
associated with most personnel changes is 41.3% of payroll in FY 22 and FY 23.