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ME LD1736

An Act To Broaden Educational Opportunities to Members of the Maine National Guard and Provide Financial Assistance to Veterans


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Introduced
12/19/2017
In Committee
12/19/2017
Crossed Over
04/09/2018
Passed
04/11/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/20/2018

Introduced Session

128th Legislature

Bill Summary

An Act To Broaden Educational Opportunities to Members of the Maine National Guard and Provide Financial Assistance to Veterans

AI Summary

This bill broadens educational opportunities for members of the Maine National Guard by expanding the definition of "state postsecondary education institution" to include the Maine Criminal Justice Academy and certain private nonprofit postsecondary institutions. It also provides a 100% tuition benefit at these institutions, with a cap on the benefit for private institutions. Additionally, the bill establishes the Veterans Temporary Assistance Fund to provide financial assistance of up to $2,000 to veterans in Maine who have filed a valid claim for a veteran's pension or are facing an emergency, such as damage to their home or financial hardship that could result in homelessness. The bill also appropriates $150,000 for the Maine National Guard Postsecondary Fund and $250,000 for the Veterans Temporary Assistance Fund.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 690 Yeas 33 - Nays 0 - Excused 2 - Absent 0 (on 06/20/2018)

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