Approved: 03/06/25
LD 787 LR 1822(01)
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
Projections
FY 2027-28
Projections
FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $650,000 $650,000 $650,000 $650,000
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $650,000 $650,000 $650,000 $650,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations totaling $650,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 2025-26 to
the General Purpose Aid for Local Schools program within the Department of Education to provide funding for the
Maine School of Science and Mathematics. Of that amount, $400,000 is appropriated to support the administrative
operations of the school and $250,000 is appropriated for financial support to in-state students who demonstrate a
need for room and board expenses.
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
An Act to Clarify Residency Requirements for and Provide Funding to the Maine School of Science
and Mathematics
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Grohoski of Hancock
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
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