Bill > LD193

This bill amends Maine's school funding formula to provide additional financial support for students experiencing homelessness by adding a .50 weight to a school administrative unit's per-pupil count for each homeless student. The bill defines a "student experiencing homelessness" as a student identified by a school administrative unit as a homeless child or youth according to the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. Specifically, the legislation modifies existing funding calculation formulas for kindergarten through 8th grade and 9th through 12th grade to include this new weight, which will increase the per-pupil funding for schools with homeless students. By doing so, the bill aims to provide additional resources to school districts to better support students who lack stable housing, recognizing the unique challenges these students face in their educational journey and helping to ensure they have access to necessary educational resources and support.

Education

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=193&snum=132