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ME LD1759
Bill
Status
6/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Benjamin Hymes
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AI Summary
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Reduces funding for Maine's free community college tuition program by $800,000 in fiscal year 2025-26, lowering the General Fund transfer from $7,300,000 to $6,500,000
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Appropriates $800,000 in one-time funding to the Maine Fire Service Institute through the Regional Fire Service Training Fund
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The free community college program provides scholarships for students who graduated high school or obtained equivalent diplomas in 2024 or 2025
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Net fiscal impact is zero, as the $800,000 reduction in community college funding is offset by the $800,000 appropriation to fire service training
Legislative Description
An Act to Allow Firefighters to Be Eligible for State College Funding
Colleges And Universities
Last Action
Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
6/3/2025