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ME LD1740
Bill
Status
6/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Daniel Sayre
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AI Summary
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Establishes the STEAM Education Matching Grant Program within the Maine Department of Education to fund hands-on learning experiences in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics for K-12 students
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Appropriates $3,000,000 in one-time General Fund money for fiscal year 2025-26, with unused funds carrying forward to 2026-27
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Requires grant recipients to provide a 33% match, which can be satisfied through cash, in-kind contributions such as school transportation, facility space, or local business sponsorships
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Eligible applicants include K-12 schools, public libraries, museums, community groups, and nonprofit organizations for programs such as robotics teams, one-act play competitions, and STEAM film challenges
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Prioritizes newly established programs and those located in economically disadvantaged municipalities or counties, with grants distributed equally between Maine's two congressional districts
Legislative Description
An Act to Establish the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics Education Matching Grant Program
School Programs
Last Action
CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
6/25/2025