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This bill establishes the Commission to Update Maine's Public Policy on Higher Education, a 14-member group tasked with reviewing existing laws and rules related to higher education in Maine and proposing legislative changes. The commission's membership will include representatives from the State Senate and House of Representatives, faculty unions, the State Board of Education, private colleges, and leadership from the University of Maine System, Maine Community College System, and Maine Maritime Academy, with appointments considering diversity. The commission will be co-chaired by the first-named Senate and House members and is expected to meet no more than 8 times, with staffing provided by the Maine Education Policy Research Institute. Its duties include analyzing current and future goals for higher education, such as expanding access and affordability, and it must submit a report with findings and recommendations, including potential legislation, by November 4, 2026, to the legislative committee overseeing education matters.

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