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ME LD1118
Bill
Status
5/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Holly Sargent
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Maine Free Community College Program, providing tuition and mandatory fee waivers for eligible students at Maine Community College System institutions
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Eligibility requires enrollment in an associate degree, diploma, or certificate program, Maine residency during enrollment, and acceptance of all available federal and state grants and scholarships
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Tuition waivers remain valid for up to twice the stated completion time of the student's program of study
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Requires the Maine Community College System to submit annual reports on program status to the Governor and legislative committees on education and appropriations, beginning January 1, 2027
Legislative Description
An Act to Establish a Permanent Free Community College Program for Maine
Community College System
Last Action
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
5/6/2025