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ME LD1087
An Act to Increase the State's Share of Major Capital School Construction Costs
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Introduced
03/14/2025
03/14/2025
In Committee
03/14/2025
03/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
132nd Legislature
Bill Summary
This bill provides that, beginning July 1, 2026, the State's share of the total cost of a school construction project is either 25% of the total cost of the school construction project or a percentage equal to the state share percentage of the school administrative unit's total cost of education as determined in the essential programs and services funding formula, whichever is greater. The bill also allows the State Board of Education to adopt or amend rules related to the State's share of the total cost of a school construction project.
AI Summary
This bill modifies how the state calculates its financial contribution to school construction projects, effective July 1, 2026. Specifically, the state will now provide funding equal to either 25% of the total project cost or a percentage based on the school administrative unit's state share percentage for education costs, whichever amount is higher. The "state share percentage" is a calculation that determines how much state funding a school district receives based on its local financial resources. The bill also grants the State Board of Education the authority to create or update rules related to these school construction cost calculations, with any such rules classified as "major substantive rules," which means they require additional legislative review and approval. This change aims to potentially increase state support for school construction projects by ensuring a minimum 25% funding contribution and allowing for additional support based on a school district's financial needs.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Voted: Divided Report (on 05/12/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1087&snum=132 |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0709&item=1&snum=132 |
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