ME LD2008

Sending school administrative units without a secondary school must pay the cost of attendance, including room and board, for students attending the Maine School of Science and Mathematics, with maximum costs calculated based on the lower of actual room and board rates or adjusted state average per-pupil costs multiplied by the local contribution percentage

$400,000 in ongoing General Fund appropriation for FY 2026-27 to support the Maine School of Science and Mathematics administrative operations

$250,000 in ongoing General Fund appropriation for FY 2026-27 to provide financial assistance for in-state students with demonstrated need for room and board expenses

$405,000 in one-time General Fund appropriation for FY 2026-27 for dormitory infrastructure upgrades

Total appropriation of $1,055,000 in FY 2026-27 through the Department of Education's General Purpose Aid for Local Schools