(a) As used in this subchapter, “fiscal impact statement” means a realistic statement of the purpose of a proposed law, or a rule promulgated under a law, and the estimated financial cost to the state or any local school district of implementing or complying with the proposed law or rule.
(b) A fiscal impact statement shall be developed with the guidance of the Office of Economic and Tax Policy of the Bureau of Legislative Research and with the approval of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.
(c) Thirty-five (35) days prior to the adoption of any rule or other proposal that will impose a new or increased cost obligation for education on the state or any local school district, the board, commission, agency, department, officer, or other authority, excepting the General Assembly and the courts, shall give notice of such rule or proposal and shall file a fiscal impact statement with the Secretary of State and the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education.