LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 7398 NOTE PREPARED: Jan 6, 2025
BILL NUMBER: HB 1510 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: School Counselor Grants.
FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. Pfaff BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED:XGENERAL IMPACT: State & Local
XDEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: This bill establishes the School Counselor Grant Fund. The bill provides that the
Department of Education may award eligible school corporations and charter schools grants in an amount
determined by the department for the employment of school counselors. It makes an appropriation for the
state biennium to the School Counselor Grant Fund.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
Explanation of State Expenditures: The bill appropriates $15 M during the FY 2026-FY 2027 biennium
to the School Counselor Grant Fund established in the bill. The Department of Education (DOE) may provide
grants from the School Counselor Grant Fund to lower the school counselor to student ratio at public schools.
DOE and the State Board of Education will also experience workload increases to administer the program.
Explanation of State Revenues:
Explanation of Local Expenditures:
Explanation of Local Revenues: Public schools can apply to receive up to $15 M from the School
Counselor Grant beginning in FY 2026. [See Explanation of State Expenditures.]
State Agencies Affected: Department of Education; State Board of Education.
Local Agencies Affected: Public schools.
Information Sources:
Fiscal Analyst: Kelan Fong, 317-232-9592.
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