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ME LD2165
ME LD2165An Act To Provide Support to Students, Staff and Faculty at Postsecondary Educational Institutions for Temporary Closures Due to Infectious Diseases
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Introduced
03/17/2020
03/17/2020
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/17/2020
03/17/2020
Introduced Session
129th Legislature
Bill Summary
This bill requires a postsecondary educational institution in the State that temporarily suspends classes and requires students, staff and faculty to remain off campus due to an infectious disease, including COVID-19, to: 1. Reimburse students on a pro rata basis any unused fees previously paid to the institution by the student, and, if classes are not conducted remotely or through an alternate method as determined appropriate by the institution, tuition; 2. Develop a plan to allow certain students, based on a student's individual circumstances, to remain on campus and to provide housing and dining options to those students; and 3. Develop a plan, in consultation with the Department of Labor and the Department of Education, to compensate staff and faculty for lost compensation due to the temporary suspension. This bill applies retroactively to February 1, 2020.
AI Summary
This bill requires postsecondary educational institutions in the state that temporarily suspend classes and require students, staff, and faculty to remain off-campus due to an infectious disease, such as COVID-19, to: 1) reimburse students on a pro-rata basis for any unused fees, including tuition if classes are not conducted remotely or through an alternate method; 2) develop a plan to allow certain students to remain on campus and provide them with housing and dining options; and 3) develop a plan, in consultation with the Department of Labor and the Department of Education, to compensate staff and faculty for lost compensation due to the temporary suspension. The bill applies retroactively to February 1, 2020, and is being enacted as an emergency measure to address the financial impacts on students, staff, and faculty as soon as possible.
Sponsors (6)
Justin Fecteau (R)*,
Gary Drinkwater (R),
Billy Bob Faulkingham (R),
Matt Pouliot (R),
Shelley Rudnicki (R),
Heidi Sampson (R),
Last Action
CARRIED OVER to any Special Session of the 129th Legislature pursuant to Joint Order SP 788. (on 03/17/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=2165&snum=129 |
| BillText | http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP1549&item=1&snum=129 |
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