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ME LD673
Bill
AI Summary
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Creates the Educational Opportunity Grant Program within the Maine Department of Education to improve educational opportunities and achievement for students in low-income and moderate-income communities
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Limits grant eligibility to school administrative units where the average personal income of member municipalities falls below the state average
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Restricts use of grant funds to programs designed to raise educational standards for all students within the school administrative unit
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Requires unused program balances in the General Fund account to carry forward to the next fiscal year rather than lapsing
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Directs the department to adopt routine technical rules governing procedures, criteria, and priorities for awarding grants
Legislative Description
An Act to Better Support the Educational Attainment of Low-income and Moderate-income Communities by Providing Additional Funding to Certain School Administrative Units
Administrative Units
Last Action
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
5/21/2025