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ME LD787
ME LD787An Act to Clarify Residency Requirements for the Maine School of Science and Mathematics
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Introduced
03/04/2025
03/04/2025
In Committee
03/04/2025
03/04/2025
Crossed Over
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Passed
06/25/2025
06/25/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/01/2025
07/01/2025
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
132nd Legislature
Bill Summary
An Act to Clarify Residency Requirements for the Maine School of Science and Mathematics
AI Summary
This bill modifies the residency requirements for students attending the Maine School of Science and Mathematics (MSSM) who are seeking state funding. Previously, students were required to have resided in Maine with a parent, relative, or guardian for at least 6 months before applying to the school. The bill changes this requirement, now stipulating that students must reside in Maine with a parent, relative, or guardian at the start of the academic year for which state funding is appropriated. Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision requiring students to reaffirm their Maine residency to the school at the beginning of each school year they are enrolled. The tuition and other costs for students will continue to be limited to the amount appropriated by the state, and payments will still be made in 4 equal quarterly installments, with the first payment due by July 31st. These changes aim to clarify and streamline the residency requirements for students seeking state funding at this specialized school.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (10)
Nicole Grohoski (D)*,
Mark Babin (R),
Nathan Carlow (R),
Janice Dodge (D),
Sharon Frost (I),
Traci Gere (D),
Jim Libby (R),
Kelly Noonan Murphy (D),
Joe Rafferty (D),
Holly Sargent (D),
Last Action
Senate: S-B to C-A (S-462) - Senate: S-B to C-A (S-462) (on 07/08/2025)
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State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=787&snum=132 |
Senate: S-B to C-A (S-462) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=SP0347&item=8&snum=132 |
Fiscal Note: S-B to C-A (S-462) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_132nd/fiscalpdfs/FN078708.pdf |
BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=SP0347&item=10&snum=132 |
Fiscal Note: | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_132nd/fiscalpdfs/FN078710.pdf |
Senate: C-A (S-160) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=SP0347&item=2&snum=132 |
Fiscal Note: C-A (S-160) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_132nd/fiscalpdfs/FN078702.pdf |
Fiscal Note: Text | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_132nd/fiscalpdfs/FN078701.pdf |
BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=SP0347&item=1&snum=132 |
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