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ME LD736

Bill

Status

Failed

5/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

D. Ray

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Maine Maritime Academy must create the Workforce Development Scholarship Program to help students earn initial credits needed to work at ferry service operators in Maine

  • Scholarships are capped at $1,250 per student for a minimum of 115 students

  • Eligible employers include state, municipal, private, or quasi-public ferry service operators located in and serving Maine residents

  • Maine Maritime Academy must consult with the Maine State Ferry Service and other ferry operators to align training with operator workforce needs

  • The academy and ferry operators must jointly develop a flexible application processing method to accommodate operator administrative capacities

Legislative Description

An Act to Improve Ferry Service Reliability by Providing Scholarships at the Maine Maritime Academy

Colleges And Universities

Last Action

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

5/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Education And Cultural Affairs2/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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