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ME LD501
Bill
Status
5/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kristen Cloutier
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AI Summary
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Increases the weighted funding count for economically disadvantaged students in Maine's Essential Programs and Services school funding formula from 0.15 to 0.25
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Takes effect beginning fiscal year 2026-27
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Economically disadvantaged student counts are determined by multiplying resident pupils by the elementary free or reduced-price meals percentage
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The elementary free or reduced-price meals percentage may also be applied to determine economically disadvantaged student counts in secondary grades
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Amends Title 20-A MRSA §15675, sub-§2
Legislative Description
An Act to Fairly Fund School Administrative Units for Economically Disadvantaged Students
School Funding Formula
Last Action
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
5/21/2025