LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 29, 2011 TO: Honorable Rob Eissler, Chair, House Committee on Public Education FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1019 by Castro (Relating to distinct certificate classes for public elementary school counselors and public secondary school counselors.), As Introduced Estimated Two-year Net Impact to General Revenue Related Funds for HB1019, As Introduced: a negative impact of ($950,000) through the biennium ending August 31, 2013. 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, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
March 29, 2011
TO: Honorable Rob Eissler, Chair, House Committee on Public Education FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1019 by Castro (Relating to distinct certificate classes for public elementary school counselors and public secondary school counselors.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Rob Eissler, Chair, House Committee on Public Education
FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB1019 by Castro (Relating to distinct certificate classes for public elementary school counselors and public secondary school counselors.), As Introduced
Honorable Rob Eissler, Chair, House Committee on Public Education
Honorable Rob Eissler, Chair, House Committee on Public Education
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB1019 by Castro (Relating to distinct certificate classes for public elementary school counselors and public secondary school counselors.), As Introduced
HB1019 by Castro (Relating to distinct certificate classes for public elementary school counselors and public secondary school counselors.), As Introduced
Estimated Two-year Net Impact to General Revenue Related Funds for HB1019, As Introduced: a negative impact of ($950,000) through the biennium ending August 31, 2013. 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 HB1019, As Introduced: a negative impact of ($950,000) through the biennium ending August 31, 2013.
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 2012 ($1,000,000) 2013 $50,000 2014 $50,000 2015 $50,000 2016 $50,000
2012 ($1,000,000)
2013 $50,000
2014 $50,000
2015 $50,000
2016 $50,000
All Funds, Five-Year Impact: Fiscal Year Probable Savings/(Cost) fromGeneral Revenue Fund1 Probable Savings/(Cost) fromCertif & Assessment Fees751 2012 ($1,000,000) $0 2013 $0 $50,000 2014 $0 $50,000 2015 $0 $50,000 2016 $0 $50,000
Fiscal Year Probable Savings/(Cost) fromGeneral Revenue Fund1 Probable Savings/(Cost) fromCertif & Assessment Fees751 2012 ($1,000,000) $0 2013 $0 $50,000 2014 $0 $50,000 2015 $0 $50,000 2016 $0 $50,000
2012 ($1,000,000) $0
2013 $0 $50,000
2014 $0 $50,000
2015 $0 $50,000
2016 $0 $50,000
Fiscal Analysis
The bill would provide for distinct certificate classes for public elementary school counselors and public secondary school counselors.
The bill would provide for distinct certificate classes for public elementary school counselors and public secondary school counselors.
Methodology
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) states that costs would be incurred to amend its FY 2012 contract with the certification testing company to develop two new examinations, estimated to cost $500,000 per examination. The contract would cover the costs to realign, separate, and possibly supplement educator standards; conduct stakeholder meetings; develop test items; and set new passing standards. According to the TEA, general revenue funds would be required for up-front development costs for the two new certifications. Based on Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) data, assuming a population of 12,000 counselors, if 20% renewed their certificates each year, the estimated renewal fees would be $48,000 for 2,400 counselors. Assuming 25 initial certificates would be issued annually, the estimated fees would be $1,875 annually based on a $75 fee. The total estimated annual fees included in the table above would be approximately $50,000.
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) states that costs would be incurred to amend its FY 2012 contract with the certification testing company to develop two new examinations, estimated to cost $500,000 per examination. The contract would cover the costs to realign, separate, and possibly supplement educator standards; conduct stakeholder meetings; develop test items; and set new passing standards.
According to the TEA, general revenue funds would be required for up-front development costs for the two new certifications. Based on Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) data, assuming a population of 12,000 counselors, if 20% renewed their certificates each year, the estimated renewal fees would be $48,000 for 2,400 counselors. Assuming 25 initial certificates would be issued annually, the estimated fees would be $1,875 annually based on a $75 fee. The total estimated annual fees included in the table above would be approximately $50,000.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: 701 Central Education Agency
701 Central Education Agency
LBB Staff: JOB, LXH, JGM, JW
JOB, LXH, JGM, JW