LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6980 NOTE PREPARED: Jan 8, 2025
BILL NUMBER: HB 1246 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Comprehensive student support program.
FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. Shackleford BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED: GENERAL IMPACT: Pending
DEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: Establishes the comprehensive student support program (program) for the
purposes of: (1) funding the formation and staffing of school based and district level comprehensive student
support teams; (2) improving staffing ratios for student support personnel; (3) supporting the creation,
expansion, and work of multidisciplinary school teams to address the school environment, school safety,
school improvement, and crisis intervention and emergency preparedness; and (4) professional development
for student support personnel. Establishes the comprehensive student support program state board (board).
Provides that the board administers the program. Establishes the comprehensive student support program
fund for the purpose of funding the program, and annually appropriates to the fund $1,000,000 from cigarette
tax revenue, registration fees, fines, and penalties deposited in the state general fund.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
Explanation of State Expenditures: As of the above date, the fiscal analysis of this bill has not been
completed. Please contact the Office of Fiscal and Management Analysis for an update of this fiscal impact
statement.
Explanation of State Revenues:
Explanation of Local Expenditures:
Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected:
Local Agencies Affected:
Information Sources:
HB 1246 1 Fiscal Analyst: Alexander Raggio, 317-234-9485.
HB 1246 2