An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Task Force on Franco-Americans
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0422
Committee Amendment CA_A_H116 (House)
Amends: 20-A MRSA §10013

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 294, L.D. 422, Bill, "An Act To 
Implement the Recommendations of the Task Force on Franco-Americans" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act Regarding Enrollment and Graduation Rates of First-generation Higher 
Education Students' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §10013 is enacted to read: 
§10013. Report on first-generation students 
1. Data and strategies. By January 15,2014, and annually thereafter, the Board of 
Trustees of the University of Maine System, the Board of Trustees of the Maine 
Community College System and the Board of Trustees of the Maine Maritime Academy 
shall each submit to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction 
over education matters a report that includes the following information regarding first-
generation college students, as defined by the trustees of the respective institutions: 
A. Data regarding enrollment of first-generation college students and educational 
outcomes, including graduation rates for first-generation college students compared 
with other college students; 
B. A summary of strategies used and activities undertaken to increase enrollment and 
graduation rates of first-generation college students and any available data indicating 
the effect of those strategies and activities; and 
C. Plans for or recommendations regarding new strategies or actions designed to 
increase enrollment and graduation rates of first-generation college students. 
After receiving a report under this section, the committee may submit legislation relating 
to the subject matter of the report.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 'A" to H.P. 294, L.D. 422 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill but preserves much of the intent of the bill. 
The amendment requires the Board of Trustees of the University of Maine System, 
the Board of Trustees of the Maine Community College System and the Board of 
Trustees of the Maine Maritime Academy to each submit annually to the joint standing 
committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education matters a report that 
includes data regarding enrollment of first-generation college students and educational 
outcomes, including graduation rates for first-generation college students compared with 
other students; a summary of strategies used and activities undertaken to increase 
enrollment and graduation rates of first-generation college students; and plans or 
recommendations for new strategies or activiti;;s designed to increase enrollment and 
graduation rates of first-generation college stucl~nts. The committee is authorized to 
submit legislation relating to the subject matter of the report. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See att~r "lIed) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/26113 
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LD422 
LR 1075(02) 
An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Task Force on Franco-Americans 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment II' ( 1-1- IIG?) 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the University of Maine System, thc Maine Maritime Academy and the Maine Community College 
System to submit the required report can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
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