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20-A ME Rev Stat § 11617 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 419-A: MAINE STATE GRANT PROGRAM|20-A §11617. Program administration

 §11617. Program administration 1.  Responsibility of authority.  The authority shall administer the Maine State Grant Program, including establishing and maintaining fund accounting and control procedures as required by state law or as necessary for the State to be eligible to receive federal assistance under the Federal Student Assistance Program, Higher Education Act of 1965, Title IV, Part A, Subpart 3, as amended, United States Code, Title 20, Sections 1070c-1, 1070c-2 and 1070c-3.   [PL 2001, c. 70, §10 (AMD).] 2.  Guidelines and rules.  The following provisions shall apply to the program.   A. The authority shall develop rules, procedures, schedules and forms necessary to carry out the purposes of this program, including the adoption of reciprocal agreements with other states.   [PL 1989, c. 559, §10 (NEW).]B. To the maximum extent possible consistent with the need for state control of this program, the authority shall use the guidelines, rules, regulations, procedures, forms and schedules set forth by the Secretary of Education for the administration of the Federal Student Assistance Program, Higher Education Act of 1965, Title IV, Part A, Subpart 1, as amended, United States Code, Title 20, Section 1070c.   [PL 1989, c. 559, §10 (NEW).][PL 1989, c. 559, §10 (NEW).] 3.  Decennial review.  The authority shall, by January 1, 2021, and every 10 years thereafter, conduct a review of the Maine State Grant Program. The authority shall establish a stakeholder group, through a partnership with other appropriate entities, to work together on the review. The review must include, but is not limited to, the following:   A. A review of the history and efficacy of the program and any necessary changes to the program;   [PL 2011, c. 642, §7 (NEW).]B. Ideas to enhance the program in light of current and future higher education trends and needs;   [PL 2011, c. 642, §7 (NEW).]C. Any recommendations on state funding for the program in light of trends in higher education costs and federal and private sector funding for student financial aid; and   [PL 2011, c. 642, §7 (NEW).]D. Current and future grant and financial aid needs of students and families in the State.   [PL 2011, c. 642, §7 (NEW).]The authority shall submit a written report of the findings of the decennial review by the January 1st the decennial review is due, along with any proposed legislation, to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education and cultural affairs.   [PL 2011, c. 642, §7 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 559, §10 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 70, §10 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 642, §7 (AMD).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 11618 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 419-A: MAINE STATE GRANT PROGRAM|20-A §11618. Nonlapsing fund

 §11618. Nonlapsing fund Any unexpended funds appropriated by the Legislature to carry out the purposes of this program shall not lapse, but shall be carried forward for continued use in the program.   [PL 1989, c. 559, §10 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 559, §10 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 11619 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 419-A: MAINE STATE GRANT PROGRAM|20-A §11619. Reduction of institutional or other grant aid (REPEALED)

 §11619. Reduction of institutional or other grant aid (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 70, §11 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 70, §13 (AFF). MRSA T. 20-A §11619 (RP).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 11619-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 419-A: MAINE STATE GRANT PROGRAM|20-A §11619-A. Reduction of institutional or other grant aid

 §11619-A. Reduction of institutional or other grant aid Effective July 1, 2004, a grant received by a student under this chapter may be applied to reduce institutional or other grant aid to that student only if that institutional or grant aid is subsequently granted to a student with demonstrated financial need.   [RR 2003, c. 2, §68 (COR).]SECTION HISTORY RR 2003, c. 2, §68 (COR). PL 2003, c. 673, §QQ2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 673, §QQ4 (AFF).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 11620 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 419-A: MAINE STATE GRANT PROGRAM|20-A §11620. Reduction of institutional or other grant aid (REPEALED)

 §11620. Reduction of institutional or other grant aid (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 70, §11 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 673, §QQ3 (RP). PL 2003, c. 673, §QQ4 (AFF).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 11631 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 419-B: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM SCHOLARSHIP FUND|20-A §11631. University of Maine System Scholarship Fund (REPEALED)

 §11631. University of Maine System Scholarship Fund (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 465, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 70, §12 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 623, §3 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 109, §3 (RP).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 11651 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 419-C: SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MAINE FUND|20-A §11651. Scholarships for Maine Fund

 §11651. Scholarships for Maine Fund The Scholarships for Maine Fund is created and established as a nonlapsing fund under the jurisdiction and control of the Finance Authority of Maine. All revenues credited to this fund must be distributed as scholarships based on need for residents of the State who are enrolled in an accredited postsecondary education program of at least one year. The Finance Authority of Maine shall award scholarships and adopt rules for determining eligibility, terms and conditions of grants. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A. Interest earned on amounts in the fund may be used for the costs of administering the grants.   [PL 1997, c. 97, §5 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 97, §5 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 11652 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 419-C: SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MAINE FUND|20-A §11652. Finance Authority of Maine sponsored credit card

 §11652. Finance Authority of Maine sponsored credit card 1.  Finance Authority of Maine sponsored credit card.  The Finance Authority of Maine may enter into an agreement with a financial institution, as defined in Title 9‑B, section 131, subsection 17‑A or a credit union, as defined in Title 9‑B, section 131, subsection 12‑A, or other credit card issuer to issue a credit card for the benefit of the Scholarships for Maine Fund.   [PL 1997, c. 97, §5 (NEW).] 2.  Agreement.  If the Finance Authority of Maine enters into an agreement with a financial institution, credit union or other credit card issuer in accordance with subsection 1, the Finance Authority of Maine shall negotiate the most favorable agreement for the Finance Authority of Maine, considering such factors as:   A. The rate of the fee by a credit card issuer;   [PL 1997, c. 97, §5 (NEW).]B. The ability of a financial institution, credit union or other credit card issuer to market the card successfully; and   [PL 1997, c. 97, §5 (NEW).]C. Customer service offered by the financial institution, credit union or other credit card issuer.   [PL 1997, c. 97, §5 (NEW).][PL 1997, c. 97, §5 (NEW).] 3.  Distribution of proceeds.  Funds received by the Finance Authority of Maine under the agreement with the financial institution, credit union or other credit card issuer must be deposited into the Scholarships for Maine Fund.   [PL 1997, c. 97, §5 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 97, §5 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 11670 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 419-D: QUALITY CHILD CARE EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND|20-A §11670. Quality Child Care Education Scholarship fund

 §11670. Quality Child Care Education Scholarship fund The Quality Child Care Education Scholarship Fund is created and established as a nonlapsing fund under the jurisdiction and control of the Finance Authority of Maine. All revenues credited to this fund must be distributed as scholarships based on financial need for residents of the State who are enrolled in one or more courses related to early childhood education or child development at accredited institutions of higher education or at course-offering institutions that have articulated agreements with accredited institutions of higher education. The Finance Authority of Maine shall award scholarships and adopt rules for determining eligibility, amounts, terms and conditions of scholarships. Interest earned on amounts in the fund may be used for the costs of administering the scholarships. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A.   [PL 1999, c. 783, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 401, §OOO5 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 783, §1 (AMD).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 11801 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 421: POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION IN THE FIELD OF MEDICINE|20-A §11801. Legislative intent

 §11801. Legislative intent 1.  Admission of Maine residents to educational institutions.  It is the intent of the Legislature to assure, to the greatest extent possible, the admission of qualified Maine residents to educational institutions providing programs of instruction leading to doctoral degrees in allopathic medicine, dentistry, optometry and veterinary medicine.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).] 2.  Responsibility for program.  It is the intent of the Legislature, consistent with the purposes of this chapter, that the Chief Executive Officer of the Finance Authority of Maine shall administer the program and develop a plan that ensures, to the extent practicable, that Maine contract students, or a similar number of out-of-state medical school graduates, return to practice their profession within the State, in underserved areas.   [PL 1989, c. 698, §14 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 698, §76 (AFF).] 3.  Advisory committee.  The Advisory Committee on Medical Education, established by Title 5, section 12004‑I, subsection 7, shall assist the chief executive officer in planning and administration of the professional health program and particularly in the development of clinical education sites and continuing education, which are funded primarily by sources other than patient charges.   [PL 1989, c. 698, §15 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 698, §76 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 812, §111 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 455, §§1,11 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 503, §B77 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 698, §§14,15 (AMD).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 11803 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 421: POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION IN THE FIELD OF MEDICINE|20-A §11803. Agreement of state contract student

 §11803. Agreement of state contract student 1.  Agreement.  State contract students commencing their professional education between September 1, 1977, and June 30, 1981, shall, as a condition precedent to the commencement of that education, enter into an agreement with the State under which the student shall agree:   A. To pay tuition to the institution;   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]B. That, on the conclusion of the student's professional education, including internship, residency and obligated public health service and Armed Forces' service, the student shall pay the State or authority an amount of money equal to the state capitation payment for the student position that the student occupied. The authority may adopt or amend rules to define the conclusion of professional education; and   [PL 1989, c. 698, §17 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 698, §76 (AFF).]C. The payments are payable at 6% simple annual interest over a period not to exceed 10 years; however, students may extend the repayment period by one to 10 years with the approval of the chief executive officer for a total repayment period not to exceed 20 years.   [PL 1989, c. 698, §17 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 698, §76 (AFF).][PL 1989, c. 698, §17 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 698, §76 (AFF).] 2.  Forgiveness of indebtedness.  The agreement must provide that 1/4 of the indebtedness is forgiven for each year in which the state contract student practices the student's profession within the State in primary care or other specialized areas as determined by the chief executive officer, with the advice of the Advisory Committee on Medical Education. For other state contract students returning to practice their profession in Maine, 1/4 of their indebtedness is forgiven for each of the first 2 years of practice.   [PL 1989, c. 698, §17 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 698, §76 (AFF).] 3.  Deferment.  Contract students under this section who, during the repayment period, either return to a Maine practice and then leave the State or who initially remain outside the State and then return to a Maine practice may seek a deferment of the annual principal and interest payments while outside the State for a period of time not to exceed 3 years. Interest must be assessed during this time and the student's total debt to the State, including principal and interest, must be repaid either through return service or cash payments as established by the chief executive officer. Requests for deferments must be made to the chief executive officer who shall make a determination on a case-by-case basis. The decision of the chief executive officer is final.   [PL 1989, c. 698, §17 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 698, §76 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 806, §§85,86 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 286, §1 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 698, §17 (AMD).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 11804 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 421: POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION IN THE FIELD OF MEDICINE|20-A §11804. Agreement for contract students after July 1, 1981 (REPEALED)

 §11804. Agreement for contract students after July 1, 1981 (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 422, §22 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 806, §87 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 816, §A13 (RPR). PL 1983, c. 862, §66 (RP). PL 1985, c. 286, §2 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 737, §§A42,A43 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 402, §A122 (AMD).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 11805 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 421: POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION IN THE FIELD OF MEDICINE|20-A §11805. Positions (REPEALED)

 §11805. Positions (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 698, §20 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 700, §A60 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 572 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 612, §6 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 824, §A36 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 832, §5 (RP). PL 1991, c. 832, §§13,14 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 683, §B11 (RP).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 11806 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 421: POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION IN THE FIELD OF MEDICINE|20-A §11806. Instate clinical education programs; development of a plan

 §11806. Instate clinical education programs; development of a plan 1.  Return to practice in Maine.  The chief executive officer shall develop a plan that ensures, to the extent practicable, that contract students, or a similar number of out-of-state medical school graduates, return to practice their profession within the State, particularly in underserved areas of the State. This plan must be completed and presented to the Legislature and the Governor before February 1st each year.   [PL 1989, c. 698, §21 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 698, §76 (AFF).] 2.  Plan.   [PL 1991, c. 832, §6 (RP); PL 1991, c. 832, §14 (AFF).] 3.  Coordination.   [PL 1991, c. 832, §7 (RP); PL 1991, c. 832, §14 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 455, §§7,8,11 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 698, §§21,22 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 832, §§6,7 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 832, §14 (AFF).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 11807 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 421: POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION IN THE FIELD OF MEDICINE|20-A §11807. Advisory Committee on Medical Education (REPEALED)

 §11807. Advisory Committee on Medical Education (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 698, §23 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 832, §8 (RP). PL 1991, c. 832, §14 (AFF).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 11808 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 421: POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION IN THE FIELD OF MEDICINE|20-A §11808. Nonlapsing fund

 §11808. Nonlapsing fund There is created under the jurisdiction of the authority a nonlapsing, interest-earning, revolving fund to carry out the purposes of this chapter. Any unexpended balance in the fund carries over for continued use under this chapter. The authority may receive, invest and expend, on behalf of the fund, money from gifts, grants, bequests and donations, in addition to money appropriated or allocated by the State. Loan repayments under this section or other repayments to the authority must be invested by the authority, as provided by law, with the earned income to be added to the fund. Money received by the authority on behalf of the fund, except interest income, must be used for the designated purpose; interest income may be used for the designated purpose or to pay student financial assistance administrative costs incurred by the authority as determined appropriate by the authority.   [PL 1991, c. 612, §7 (RPR).]The authority may allocate a portion of the annual loan repayments for the purpose of recruiting primary care physicians to designated underserved geographic areas of the State. Such portion may be used:   [PL 1991, c. 612, §7 (NEW).]1.  Generation of funds.  To generate additional matching funds for recruitment of physicians to designated underserved geographic areas; or   [PL 1991, c. 612, §7 (NEW).] 2.  Criteria established.  In accordance with criteria established by the authority, to encourage primary care physicians to practice medicine in designated underserved areas.   [PL 1991, c. 612, §7 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 455, §§9,11 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 698, §24 (RPR). PL 1991, c. 612, §7 (RPR).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 11809 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 421: POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION IN THE FIELD OF MEDICINE|20-A §11809. Annual review

 §11809. Annual review The legislative committee having jurisdiction over appropriations and financial affairs shall annually review the program established under this chapter.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 11810 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 421: POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION IN THE FIELD OF MEDICINE|20-A §11810. Rules

 §11810. Rules The authority shall establish all rules necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter, except that the Commissioner of Health and Human Services shall develop rules for determining underserved areas for the practice of allopathic medicine, dentistry and optometry and the Commissioner of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources shall develop rules for the determination of underserved areas for the practice of veterinary medicine. The rules authorized by this section are adopted in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II.   [PL 1991, c. 612, §8 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §7 (REV).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 455, §§10,11 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 698, §25 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 700, §A61 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 612, §8 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 689, §B7 (REV).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 11811 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 421: POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION IN THE FIELD OF MEDICINE|20-A §11811. Curriculum improvements

 §11811. Curriculum improvements The authority may allocate a portion of the fund established in section 11808 to support improvements in the curricula of primary care residency programs offered in this State. In accordance with criteria established by rules adopted pursuant to section 11810, the chief executive officer may disburse funds allocated under this section to hospitals that provide primary care residency programs in the amounts necessary to make improvements in the curricula offered in those programs.   [PL 1991, c. 830, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 830, §3 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 12001 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 423: LOANS FOR CANDIDATES FOR PRACTICE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE|20-A §12001. Purpose

 §12001. Purpose 1.  Purpose.  The purpose of this chapter is to provide for persons who desire to practice osteopathic medicine in this State.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).] 2.  Findings.  The provision of financial assistance in securing this type of higher education is an important public purpose. Many qualified youth are deterred by financial considerations from securing this type of higher education resulting in irreparable loss to the State in maintaining the health of its residents.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 12001-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 423: LOANS FOR CANDIDATES FOR PRACTICE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE|20-A §12001-A. Definitions

 §12001-A. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1989, c. 698, §26 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 698, §76 (AFF).]1.  Authority.  "Authority" means the Finance Authority of Maine.   [PL 1989, c. 698, §26 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 698, §76 (AFF).] 2.  Chief executive officer.  "Chief executive officer" means the Chief Executive Officer of the Finance Authority of Maine.   [PL 1989, c. 76 (AFF); PL 1989, c. 698, §26 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 698, §26 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 12002 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 423: LOANS FOR CANDIDATES FOR PRACTICE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE|20-A §12002. State Osteopathic Loan Fund (REPEALED)

 §12002. State Osteopathic Loan Fund (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 806, §88 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 698, §27 (RP).