LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 88TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 17, 2023 TO: Honorable Brad Buckley, Chair, House Committee on Public Education FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB3614 by Hefner (Relating to allowing school districts to employ chaplains to perform the duties of school counselors.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. It is assumed that any costs associated with the bill could be absorbed using existing resources. Local Government ImpactIt is assumed some districts would incur costs related to implementation of the bill if they choose to employ a chaplain in lieu of a school counselor. Source Agencies: b > td > 701 Texas Education Agency LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, KSk, SL, ENA LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 88TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 17, 2023 TO: Honorable Brad Buckley, Chair, House Committee on Public Education FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB3614 by Hefner (Relating to allowing school districts to employ chaplains to perform the duties of school counselors.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Brad Buckley, Chair, House Committee on Public Education FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB3614 by Hefner (Relating to allowing school districts to employ chaplains to perform the duties of school counselors.), As Introduced Honorable Brad Buckley, Chair, House Committee on Public Education Honorable Brad Buckley, Chair, House Committee on Public Education Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB3614 by Hefner (Relating to allowing school districts to employ chaplains to perform the duties of school counselors.), As Introduced HB3614 by Hefner (Relating to allowing school districts to employ chaplains to perform the duties of school counselors.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. It is assumed that any costs associated with the bill could be absorbed using existing resources. Local Government Impact It is assumed some districts would incur costs related to implementation of the bill if they choose to employ a chaplain in lieu of a school counselor. Source Agencies: b > td > 701 Texas Education Agency 701 Texas Education Agency LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, KSk, SL, ENA JMc, KSk, SL, ENA