LD98

An Act to Include School Counselors in the Educators for Maine Program

Complete·4/30/25

This bill expands eligibility for the Educators for Maine Program to include school counselors.

This bill amends the Educators for Maine Program to include school counselors among those eligible for financial assistance for postsecondary education. The program provides support to students pursuing postbaccalaureate certification as teachers, school counselors, speech pathologists, or child care providers. The bill also modifies definitions and program rules to reflect the inclusion of school counselors, ensuring they can benefit from the program's financial aid and loan repayment opportunities.

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Roll Call Votes

Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #122

18 Yea

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13 Nay

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4 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 5, 2025

11:00 AM

Hearing

Feb 26, 2025

10:00 AM

Hearing

History

Apr 30, 2025

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

Apr 29, 2025

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

Apr 29, 2025

House

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.