LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 6, 2009 TO: Honorable Florence Shapiro, Chair, Senate Committee on Education FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB282 by Nelson (Relating to grant programs to provide nutrition education to children.), As Introduced Estimated Two-year Net Impact to General Revenue Related Funds for SB282, As Introduced: a negative impact of ($5,000,000) through the biennium ending August 31, 2011. The bill would make no appropriation but could provide the legal basis for an appropriation of funds to implement the provisions of the bill. LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 6, 2009 TO: Honorable Florence Shapiro, Chair, Senate Committee on Education FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB282 by Nelson (Relating to grant programs to provide nutrition education to children.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Florence Shapiro, Chair, Senate Committee on Education FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB282 by Nelson (Relating to grant programs to provide nutrition education to children.), As Introduced Honorable Florence Shapiro, Chair, Senate Committee on Education Honorable Florence Shapiro, Chair, Senate Committee on Education John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board SB282 by Nelson (Relating to grant programs to provide nutrition education to children.), As Introduced SB282 by Nelson (Relating to grant programs to provide nutrition education to children.), As Introduced Estimated Two-year Net Impact to General Revenue Related Funds for SB282, As Introduced: a negative impact of ($5,000,000) through the biennium ending August 31, 2011. The bill would make no appropriation but could provide the legal basis for an appropriation of funds to implement the provisions of the bill. Estimated Two-year Net Impact to General Revenue Related Funds for SB282, As Introduced: a negative impact of ($5,000,000) through the biennium ending August 31, 2011. The bill would make no appropriation but could provide the legal basis for an appropriation of funds to implement the provisions of the bill. General Revenue-Related Funds, Five-Year Impact: Fiscal Year Probable Net Positive/(Negative) Impact to General Revenue Related Funds 2010 ($2,500,000) 2011 ($2,500,000) 2012 ($2,500,000) 2013 ($2,500,000) 2014 ($2,500,000) 2010 ($2,500,000) 2011 ($2,500,000) 2012 ($2,500,000) 2013 ($2,500,000) 2014 ($2,500,000) All Funds, Five-Year Impact: Fiscal Year Probable Savings/(Cost) fromGeneral Revenue Fund1 Change in Number of State Employees from FY 2009 2010 ($2,500,000) 1.0 2011 ($2,500,000) 1.0 2012 ($2,500,000) 1.0 2013 ($2,500,000) 1.0 2014 ($2,500,000) 1.0 Fiscal Year Probable Savings/(Cost) fromGeneral Revenue Fund1 Change in Number of State Employees from FY 2009 2010 ($2,500,000) 1.0 2011 ($2,500,000) 1.0 2012 ($2,500,000) 1.0 2013 ($2,500,000) 1.0 2014 ($2,500,000) 1.0 2010 ($2,500,000) 1.0 2011 ($2,500,000) 1.0 2012 ($2,500,000) 1.0 2013 ($2,500,000) 1.0 2014 ($2,500,000) 1.0 Fiscal Analysis The bill would amend the Education Code to create a grant program to public school campuses for best practices in nutrition education to be administered by the Department of Agriculture (TDA). The bill would amend the Human Resources Code to create a grant program to be administered by TDA to participants in the Child and Adult Care Food Program, Head Start Program, or other early childhood education programs to operate nutrition education programs; and to community and faith-based initiatives that provide recreational, social, volunteer, leadership, mentoring, or developmental programs to incorporate nutrition education into programs provided for children. The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all members elected to each house; otherwise it would take effect September 1, 2009. The bill would amend the Education Code to create a grant program to public school campuses for best practices in nutrition education to be administered by the Department of Agriculture (TDA). The bill would amend the Human Resources Code to create a grant program to be administered by TDA to participants in the Child and Adult Care Food Program, Head Start Program, or other early childhood education programs to operate nutrition education programs; and to community and faith-based initiatives that provide recreational, social, volunteer, leadership, mentoring, or developmental programs to incorporate nutrition education into programs provided for children. The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all members elected to each house; otherwise it would take effect September 1, 2009. Methodology Based on information provided by TDA, it is anticipated that these grant programs for nutrition education would provide $2,413,207 in grants in fiscal year 2010 and $2,421,207 in subsequent fiscal years. To implement the provisions of the bill, TDA would need 1.0 additional FTE to assist in the administration of these grant programs. The annual salary for this position would be $55,762, with estimated annual benefits costs of $15,931. Related operating, travel and equipment costs are estimated to be $15,100 in fiscal year 2010 and $7,100 in subsequent years. Based on information provided by TDA, it is anticipated that these grant programs for nutrition education would provide $2,413,207 in grants in fiscal year 2010 and $2,421,207 in subsequent fiscal years. To implement the provisions of the bill, TDA would need 1.0 additional FTE to assist in the administration of these grant programs. The annual salary for this position would be $55,762, with estimated annual benefits costs of $15,931. Related operating, travel and equipment costs are estimated to be $15,100 in fiscal year 2010 and $7,100 in subsequent years. Technology The cost for computer equipment, software, and data center services would be $4,600 in fiscal year 2010 and $1,100 in subsequent years. The cost for computer equipment, software, and data center services would be $4,600 in fiscal year 2010 and $1,100 in subsequent years. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 551 Department of Agriculture 551 Department of Agriculture LBB Staff: JOB, JSp, ZS, AH, SD JOB, JSp, ZS, AH, SD