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ME LD1123
An Act to Provide Funding for MaineCare-related Services for Public Schools
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Introduced
03/18/2025
03/18/2025
In Committee
03/18/2025
03/18/2025
Crossed Over
05/20/2025
05/20/2025
Passed
05/21/2025
05/21/2025
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
132nd Legislature
Bill Summary
This bill provides ongoing funds to establish 2 Public Service Coordinator I positions to provide technical assistance and facilitate MaineCare reimbursements for local school districts.
AI Summary
This bill provides ongoing funding to establish two Public Service Coordinator I positions within the Department of Education's Special Services Team Z080 Initiative. These positions will help local school districts with technical assistance and facilitate MaineCare (Maine's Medicaid program) reimbursements. Specifically, the bill allocates General Fund money for these positions, with $189,355 budgeted for personal services and $14,817 for other expenses in fiscal year 2025-26, increasing to $265,180 for personal services and $18,656 for other expenses in fiscal year 2026-27. The bill creates 2 full-time positions (as counted in the legislative count) to support school districts in navigating and maximizing MaineCare reimbursement processes, which can help schools recover costs for certain health-related services provided to students.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Yusuf Yusuf (D)*,
John Eder (R),
Cheryl Golek (D),
Marc Malon (D),
Rachel Talbot Ross (D),
Sam Zager (D),
Last Action
On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence. (on 05/27/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1123&snum=132 |
| House: C-A (H-183) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0742&item=2&snum=132 |
| Fiscal Note: C-A (H-183) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_132nd/fiscalpdfs/FN112302.pdf |
| Fiscal Note: Text | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_132nd/fiscalpdfs/FN112301.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0742&item=1&snum=132 |
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