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ME LD736
ME LD736An Act to Improve Ferry Service Reliability by Providing Scholarships at the Maine Maritime Academy
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Introduced
02/25/2025
02/25/2025
In Committee
02/25/2025
02/25/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/28/2025
05/28/2025
Introduced Session
132nd Legislature
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Maine Maritime Academy to create the Workforce Development Scholarship Program to assist students in earning the initial credits necessary to work at a state, municipal, private or quasi-public ferry service operator located in and serving residents of the State. The bill also requires the Maine Maritime Academy to consult with the Maine State Ferry Service or a state, municipal, private or quasi-public ferry service operator in the development and implementation of the Workforce Development Scholarship Program and jointly develop a method for processing applications.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Workforce Development Scholarship Program at the Maine Maritime Academy, designed to support students interested in working for ferry service operators within the state. The scholarship will provide up to $1,250 to a minimum of 115 students to help them earn initial credits necessary for employment with state, municipal, private, or quasi-public ferry services. The Maine Maritime Academy is required to collaborate closely with ferry service operators to develop the scholarship program, ensuring that the training aligns with the specific needs of these operators. As part of this collaboration, the academy and ferry service operators will jointly create an application processing method that accommodates the administrative capacities of the operators. The goal of the program is to address workforce development needs in the maritime transportation sector by providing targeted financial support to students who are likely to work in local ferry services, thereby improving the pipeline of trained professionals for these essential transportation services.
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Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (on 05/28/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=736&snum=132 |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0478&item=1&snum=132 |
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