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ME LD1103

Bill

Status

Passed

6/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Rafferty

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Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Makes permanent the 9% threshold for school administrative unit unallocated budget balances, which was previously a temporary measure for fiscal years 2021-22 through 2024-25

  • Unallocated balances exceeding 9% of the previous fiscal year's school budget must be used to reduce state and local share of total allocation when computing state subsidy

  • School boards may carry forward unallocated balances exceeding 9% and disburse these funds over a period not to exceed 3 years

  • Removes the previous 5% threshold that would have taken effect after the temporary provisions expired

  • Approved by Governor on June 9, 2025 as Public Law Chapter 208

Legislative Description

An Act Regarding Unallocated Balances in a School Administrative Unit School Budget

School Funding Formula

Last Action

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

6/2/2025

Committee Referrals

Education And Cultural Affairs3/14/2025

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