Printed on recycled paper 132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE FIRST REGULAR SESSION-2025 Legislative Document No. 680S.P. 295 In Senate, February 25, 2025 An Act to Support Higher Education in Maine by Providing Funds to Maine's Community Colleges Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 20, 2025. Referred to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed. DAREK M. GRANT Secretary of the Senate Presented by President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland. Cosponsored by Representative CARLOW of Buxton and Senators: LIBBY of Cumberland, MOORE of Washington, PIERCE of Cumberland, RAFFERTY of York, Representatives: Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, SARGENT of York, SAYRE of Kennebunk. Page 1 - 132LR1183(01) 1 2 The following appropriations and 3 allocations are made. 4 5 6 Initiative: Provides ongoing funds to continue operations at the State's 7 community 7 colleges to support students' learning and completion for a credential of value. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27All Other $6,000,000$6,300,000 ____________________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $6,000,000$6,300,000 8 9 This bill provides ongoing funds to continue operations at the State's 7 community 10 colleges to support students' learning and completion for a credential of value. 8910111213 14