LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6968 NOTE PREPARED: Jan 4, 2025
BILL NUMBER: HB 1207 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Space Science and Technology Grant Program.
FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. Goss-Reaves BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED: GENERAL IMPACT: State & Local
XDEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: This bill establishes the Space Science and Technology Grant Program to provide
grants to eligible entities to develop and implement high quality, innovative educational opportunities in
schools, with a focus in atmospheric and outer space exploration. The bill provides a procedure for eligible
entities to apply to the Department of Education (DOE) to receive a grant. It establishes the Space Science
and Technology Fund. It also provides that DOE shall develop criteria to award grants to eligible entities.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
Explanation of State Expenditures: The bill establishes the Space Science and Technology Grant Program
in FY 2026. The program will provide grants from the Space Science and Technology Fund to certain entities
that partner with schools. Expenditures will increase dependent on appropriations. The DOE will also
experience a workload increase to administer the program.
Explanation of State Revenues:
Explanation of Local Expenditures: Public schools that partner with entities that receive a grant from the
Space Science and Technology Grant Program may experience a workload increase. The impact will depend
on appropriations to the program and the partnership agreement between the public school and the entity.
Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected: Department of Education.
Local Agencies Affected: Public schools.
Information Sources:
Fiscal Analyst: Kelan Fong, 317-232-9592.
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