LD 773 - An Act To Increase Funding for Higher Education

March 2, 2009 -

Status In Committee

Referred to Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs on Feb 26, 2009.
Latest Committee Action:
Committee Report: Not Reported Out

Summary


This bill requires the State to contribute 55% of the total operating costs of the State’s public higher educational institutions by fiscal year 2011-12 and provides funding to Maine Maritime Academy, the Maine Community College System and the University of Maine System in order for the percentage contributed by the State to be equal to 45% of the operating costs in fiscal year 2009-10 and 50% in fiscal year 2010-11.


Senator Justin Alfond
134 Sheridan St
Portland, ME 04101

(207) 828-0277

Justin@JustinAlfond.com

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