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ME LD2147
Bill
AI Summary
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Appropriates $309,505 in one-time General Fund money for fiscal year 2026-27 to the University of Maine System for college and career readiness services
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Targets students at six high schools in Androscoggin and Oxford counties: Buckfield Junior-Senior High School, Dirigo High School, Edward Little High School, Mountain Valley High School, Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, and Telstar High School
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Eligible students must meet qualifications of the federal Upward Bound program; services replace the discontinued UMaine Farmington River Valley Upward Bound program
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Authorized services include academic advising, math and English tutoring, peer mentoring, college application and financial aid assistance, career exploration, and summer residential campus experiences
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University of Maine System must report to the Legislature's Education Committee by December 1, 2027 on services provided and student outcomes including GPA, retention, graduation, and postsecondary enrollment rates
Legislative Description
An Act to Provide Funding to Improve the College and Career Readiness of Certain Students in Androscoggin and Oxford Counties
Programs
Last Action
On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence.
3/5/2026