LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 88TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 9, 2023 TO: Honorable Senfronia Thompson, Chair, House Committee on Youth Health & Safety, Select FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB3898 by Martinez (Relating to establishing a pilot program to employ a life skills counselor and establish a life skills circle to assess certain student behavior at public high school campuses in certain counties.), 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 ImpactThis bill would require certain districts to employ a life skills counselor but does not appropriate funding for these positions. Districts would be permitted to solicit and accept a gift, grant, or donation from any source. However, if a district is not able to obtain a gift, grant, or donation, the district would be required to pay for the positions with existing funds. Source Agencies: b > td > 701 Texas Education Agency LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, NPe, ASA, ENA LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 88TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 9, 2023 TO: Honorable Senfronia Thompson, Chair, House Committee on Youth Health & Safety, Select FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB3898 by Martinez (Relating to establishing a pilot program to employ a life skills counselor and establish a life skills circle to assess certain student behavior at public high school campuses in certain counties.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Senfronia Thompson, Chair, House Committee on Youth Health & Safety, Select FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB3898 by Martinez (Relating to establishing a pilot program to employ a life skills counselor and establish a life skills circle to assess certain student behavior at public high school campuses in certain counties.), As Introduced Honorable Senfronia Thompson, Chair, House Committee on Youth Health & Safety, Select Honorable Senfronia Thompson, Chair, House Committee on Youth Health & Safety, Select Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB3898 by Martinez (Relating to establishing a pilot program to employ a life skills counselor and establish a life skills circle to assess certain student behavior at public high school campuses in certain counties.), As Introduced HB3898 by Martinez (Relating to establishing a pilot program to employ a life skills counselor and establish a life skills circle to assess certain student behavior at public high school campuses in certain counties.), 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 This bill would require certain districts to employ a life skills counselor but does not appropriate funding for these positions. Districts would be permitted to solicit and accept a gift, grant, or donation from any source. However, if a district is not able to obtain a gift, grant, or donation, the district would be required to pay for the positions with existing funds. Source Agencies: b > td > 701 Texas Education Agency 701 Texas Education Agency LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, NPe, ASA, ENA JMc, NPe, ASA, ENA