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An Act Regarding Special Education Funding

Failed·5/21/25
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This bill adjusts the minimum state share of special education costs for school administrative units in Maine.

This bill amends the Maine Revised Statutes to change the minimum state share of special education costs for school administrative units. Beginning in fiscal year 2025-26, the minimum state share must be 55%. Previously, it was set at 45% for fiscal year 2019-20 and 50% for fiscal years 2020-21 through 2024-25. This change affects how much the state contributes to the special education costs of school administrative units.

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Calendar

May 16, 2025

10:00 AM

Hearing

Mar 5, 2025

11:00 AM

Hearing

History

May 21, 2025

Senate

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

May 20, 2025

Joint

Reported Out: ONTP

May 16, 2025

Joint

Work Session Held