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20-A ME Rev Stat § 12723 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 431: MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM|20-A §12723. High school graduates tuition waiver; 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years

 §12723. High school graduates tuition waiver; 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years For the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years, the system shall provide a waiver of tuition and fees to any student who graduated from a high school in this State in the 2019-2020 or 2020-2021 school year and who has completed an application for federal student aid financial aid programs and is eligible for a Federal Pell Grant for the academic year in which the person applies to the system. The amount of the waiver is limited to the difference between the amount of the full tuition and fees and the amount provided by the Federal Pell Grant and is limited to 2 school years. The system may request federal funding allocated to the State in any federal law enacted after December 15, 2020 that provides stimulus funds due to the pandemic related to coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19, and additional General Fund appropriations from the Legislature to offset the reduction in tuition and fee revenues. The availability of the waiver is limited to the amount appropriated.   [PL 2021, c. 372, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 372, §1 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 12725 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 431-A: MAINE QUALITY CENTERS|20-A §12725. Establishment

 §12725. Establishment There are established, under the Maine Community College System, the Maine Quality Centers, in this chapter referred to as the "centers." The mission of the centers is to meet the workforce education and training needs of new and expanding businesses in the State and provide new employment and career advancement opportunities for Maine people. The centers shall fulfill their mission by working in close coordination with state and regional economic development agencies.   [PL 1993, c. 707, Pt. CC, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §2 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §4 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 707, §CC1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO4 (AFF).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 12726 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 431-A: MAINE QUALITY CENTERS|20-A §12726. Purpose

 §12726. Purpose The primary purposes of the Maine Quality Centers are as follows:   [PL 1993, c. 707, Pt. CC, §1 (NEW).]1.  Job creation.  To encourage and facilitate the creation of new jobs in the State by offering customized education and training programs at the community colleges free of charge to businesses that are seeking to create new jobs in the State. The eligibility criteria for free customized education and training programs and other policies and terms governing the centers are established by the Maine Community College System Board of Trustees;   [PL 1993, c. 707, Pt. CC, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §2 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §4 (AFF).] 2.  Workforce preparation.  To offer education and training opportunities for unemployed Maine people to allow them to prepare for future jobs in new or expanding businesses in the State, and for underemployed Maine people seeking to upgrade their education, skills and credentials in order to facilitate career advancement and enhance job security; and   [PL 1993, c. 707, Pt. CC, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Partnerships.  To establish and maintain long-term partnerships with prospective and established businesses with the goal of creating and maintaining a skilled, adaptable and competitive workforce.   [PL 1993, c. 707, Pt. CC, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 707, §CC1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO4 (AFF).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 12727 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 431-A: MAINE QUALITY CENTERS|20-A §12727. Maine Quality Centers

 §12727. Maine Quality Centers 1.  State and regional delivery.  The centers are located at the Maine Community College System Office and the community colleges. Staff of the centers shall work in close coordination with the Department of Economic and Community Development, the Office of the Governor and other state and local education and economic development agencies.   [PL 1993, c. 707, Pt. CC, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §2 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §4 (AFF).] 2.  Recruitment and screening.  Recruitment of trainees and preliminary screening and testing for programs developed through the centers must be conducted by the community colleges in conjunction with the Bureau of Employment Services, state job training providers, human service offices and other referring agencies.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. G, §7 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. G, §29 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §2 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §4 (AFF).] 3.  Eligibility for enrollment.  To be considered eligible for programs developed under this chapter, applicants must meet community college and program admissions standards. Students who have enrolled in such programs must maintain satisfactory academic performance and meet all requirements in order to continue enrollment in the program.   [PL 1993, c. 707, Pt. CC, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §2 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §4 (AFF).] 4.  Cost to trainees.  Education and training programs developed through the centers must be offered to trainees free of charge.   [PL 1993, c. 707, Pt. CC, §1 (NEW).] 5.  Certification of competencies.  Upon completion of a program, trainees are issued certification from the community college providing the training that delineates the education or skill competencies obtained through the program.   [PL 1993, c. 707, Pt. CC, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §2 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §4 (AFF).] 6.  Training guarantee.  If the employer of the trainee finds that the trainee fails to meet any of the competencies listed on the certification, the community college providing the training must retrain the employee at no cost to the employer or trainee.   [PL 1993, c. 707, Pt. CC, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §2 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §4 (AFF).] 7.  Placement of trainees.  Placement of trainees in jobs with the employer for which a program has been provided is not guaranteed. Final determination of hire rests with the employer.   [PL 1993, c. 707, Pt. CC, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 707, §CC1 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 560, §G7 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 560, §G29 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO4 (AFF).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 12728 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 431-A: MAINE QUALITY CENTERS|20-A §12728. Coordination with education providers

 §12728. Coordination with education providers If an education or training requirement can not be delivered directly by a community college, staff of the centers shall work with other education and training providers to develop and deliver the program.   [PL 1993, c. 707, Pt. CC, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §2 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §4 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 707, §CC1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO4 (AFF).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 12729 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 431-A: MAINE QUALITY CENTERS|20-A §12729. Report

 §12729. Report The President of the Maine Community College System shall provide to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over economic development matters an annual report that must include the following for each business assisted under this chapter: the name and location of the business; the number of employees trained or retrained; the dollar amount expended; and, where applicable, the number of new jobs created.   [PL 1993, c. 707, Pt. CC, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §2 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §4 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 707, §CC1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO4 (AFF).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 12731 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 432: MAINE CAREER ADVANTAGE|20-A §12731. Administration and purpose

 §12731. Administration and purpose The Maine Community College System in cooperation with the Department of Education is authorized to provide comprehensive administrative and financial services to the Maine Career Advantage program, to assist high school students in making a successful transition from secondary school to college and careers through a combination of scholarships, college transition assistance, career exploration and planning services and internships. The purpose of the Maine Career Advantage program, referred to in this chapter as "the program," is to assist the Maine Community College System, public secondary schools and other publicly supported educational institutions in the State by providing additional resources and support for students who have not traditionally gone on to higher education and who may need assistance in developing educational and career goals and in pursuing those goals.   [PL 2005, c. 178, §2 (AMD).]The Maine Community College System is authorized to receive and administer on behalf of the program any grants, fees, charges, appropriations and other funds from whatever source. The program shall retain its name unless and until the Board of Trustees of the Maine Community College System authorizes a change in the program name.   [PL 2005, c. 178, §2 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 392, §2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 515, §2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO4 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 178, §2 (AMD).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 12732 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 432: MAINE CAREER ADVANTAGE|20-A §12732. Goals

 §12732. Goals The goals of the program as delineated by its articles of incorporation and bylaws are:   [PL 1993, c. 392, §2 (NEW).]1.  Education and training.  To provide higher education and training opportunities for youth in this State to become highly skilled and productive members of the work force;   [PL 2005, c. 178, §3 (AMD).] 2.  Skilled work force.  To provide a skilled and educated work force for businesses in the State to increase their competitiveness in the global economy; and   [PL 1993, c. 392, §2 (NEW).] 3.  Economic future.  To enhance the economic future of the State and improve its productivity and competitive position in a world economy by creating a skilled and educated work force.   [PL 1993, c. 392, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 392, §2 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 178, §3 (AMD).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 12733 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 432: MAINE CAREER ADVANTAGE|20-A §12733. Activities

 §12733. Activities To assist the State in increasing higher education attainment and developing a skilled workforce, the program shall provide career and college transition services to young adults who are not currently enrolling in higher education and who could benefit from enrolling in a community college. These services may include scholarships, internships and other work-based learning experiences; career exploration and planning; assistance in completing the community college application and financial aid processes; academic planning; and information related to continuing higher education beyond the certificate, diploma and associate degree levels, consistent with the student's educational and career objectives. These services must be provided either directly by the program or through referrals to other programs and services available within the Maine Community College System or by other education and service providers. To participate in any of these services, young adults must be enrolled in a public secondary school or a state community college or have recently completed a public secondary education program. The program shall provide those activities and services that best serve the goals of the program as defined in this chapter and the needs of students and the State and that are consistent with the Maine Community College System's goals and resources.   [PL 2005, c. 683, Pt. A, §29 (RPR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 392, §2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO4 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 178, §4 (RPR). PL 2005, c. 294, §21 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 683, §A29 (RPR).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 12734 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 432: MAINE CAREER ADVANTAGE|20-A §12734. Skill Standards Board (REPEALED)

 §12734. Skill Standards Board (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 392, §2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 515, §3 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 178, §5 (RP). PL 2005, c. 294, §22 (RP).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 12741 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 432-A: HEALTH CARE TRAINING|20-A §12741. Definitions

 §12741. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. HHHH, §1 (NEW).]1.  President of the system.  "President of the system" means the President of the Maine Community College System.   [PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. HHHH, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §2 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §4 (AFF).] 2.  System.  "System" means the Maine Community College System.   [PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. HHHH, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §2 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §4 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 439, §HHHH1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO4 (AFF).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 12742 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 432-A: HEALTH CARE TRAINING|20-A §12742. Health Workforce Retraining Program

 §12742. Health Workforce Retraining Program The president of the system shall establish the Health Workforce Retraining Program for the purpose of making these education and training programs available to eligible businesses and organizations, including, but not limited to, hospitals, long-term care facilities and other health care facilities, to support the training and retraining of health care employees to address changes in the health care workforce. The education and training programs must be established on the basis of need for workers in a particular area of health care.   [PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. HHHH, §1 (NEW).]1.  Rules established.  The president of the system shall adopt rules to establish:   A. Criteria for eligible health care businesses and organizations;   [PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. HHHH, §1 (NEW).]B. Guidelines for the establishment of education and training programs through a request-for-proposal procedure; and   [PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. HHHH, §1 (NEW).]C. Procedures for establishing a matching grant program allowing state funds to match contributions from the private sector.   [PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. HHHH, §1 (NEW).][PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. HHHH, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Program lapses.  The Health Workforce Retraining Program under subsection 1 is based on a 50-50 partnership between the State and the private sector. If, by June 30, 2003, there are no funds from the private sector to be matched by state funds, the program expires and all state funds lapse to the General Fund.   [PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. HHHH, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 439, §HHHH1 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 12743 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 432-A: HEALTH CARE TRAINING|20-A §12743. Health Care Training Fund

 §12743. Health Care Training Fund 1.  Establishment.  The Health Care Training Fund, referred to in this section as the "program fund," is established as a dedicated fund to be directed and administered by the president of the system and held by the Treasurer of State. The Treasurer of State shall keep the program fund segregated from all other funds held by the Treasurer of State and shall invest and reinvest the program fund for the benefit of the Health Workforce Retraining Program.   [PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. HHHH, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Sources of money.  The following sources of money must be paid into the program fund:   A. All money appropriated for inclusion in the program fund;   [PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. HHHH, §1 (NEW).]B. All interest, dividends or other pecuniary gains from investment of money in the program fund;   [PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. HHHH, §1 (NEW).]C. All money received pursuant to participation agreements; and   [PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. HHHH, §1 (NEW).]D. Any grants, gifts and other money from the State and from any unit of federal, state or local government or from any person, firm, partnership or corporation for deposit to the program fund.   [PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. HHHH, §1 (NEW).][PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. HHHH, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Application of program fund.  Money in the program fund must be continuously applied by the president of the system to carry out this section and may not be used for any other purpose.   [PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. HHHH, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 439, §HHHH1 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 12744 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 432-A: HEALTH CARE TRAINING|20-A §12744. Rulemaking

 §12744. Rulemaking The president of the system shall adopt rules to implement this chapter. Rules adopted pursuant to this chapter are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II-A.   [PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. HHHH, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 439, §HHHH1 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 12801 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 433: PERSONS FAILING TO REGISTER UNDER UNITED STATES MILITARY SELECTIVE SERVICES ACT|20-A §12801. Disqualification for state financial assistance

 §12801. Disqualification for state financial assistance Any person who is required to present for and submit to registration under the United States Military Selective Services Act, 50 United States Code, Section 451, et seq., and who fails to do so is ineligible to receive any state funded grant, scholarship or loan made available to persons enrolled in post-secondary educational programs.   [RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §22 (COR).]The officials who administer those financial assistance programs may require an applicant to submit written proof of registration prior to the award of a post-secondary educational grant, loan or scholarship.   [PL 1987, c. 142 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 142 (NEW). RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §22 (COR).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 12851 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 435: MAINE AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTERS SYSTEM|20-A §12851. Definitions

 §12851. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1991, c. 372, §2 (NEW).]1.  Center.  "Center" means a community-based area health education center that is designated in accordance with section 12857 or that exists on the effective date of this chapter and contracts with the system.   [PL 1991, c. 372, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Committee.   [PL 2001, c. 352, §7 (RP).] 3.  System.  "System" means the Maine Area Health Education Centers System.   [PL 1991, c. 372, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 372, §2 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 352, §7 (AMD).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 12852 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 435: MAINE AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTERS SYSTEM|20-A §12852. System designation

 §12852. System designation The Area Health Education Center at the University of New England is designated as the system. The system operates statewide and consists of a program office at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine and centers. The statewide consortium for health professions education and any regional area health education center that exists on the effective date of this chapter or any merged or successor entities of those agencies that meet federal area health education center requirements may become part of the system by contractual agreement.   [PL 2001, c. 352, §8 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 372, §2 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 352, §8 (AMD).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 12853 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 435: MAINE AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTERS SYSTEM|20-A §12853. Mission

 §12853. Mission The mission of the system is to improve the distribution, supply, quality, utilization and efficiency of health personnel in underserved geographical, cultural or medical specialty areas of the State by encouraging the regionalization and decentralization of educational responsibilities, and to develop culturally appropriate clinical curriculums at participating health professions schools. The system shall implement educational system incentives to attract and retain health care personnel in underserved areas and for underserved cultural groups through the:   [PL 1991, c. 372, §2 (NEW).]1.  Preceptorships.  Development and implementation of preceptorships and other education programs in underserved areas and with underserved cultural groups;   [PL 1991, c. 372, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Recruitment.  Development and implementation of strategies to recruit representatives from underserved geographical and cultural areas into the health professions;   [PL 1991, c. 372, §2 (NEW).] 3.  Retention.  Development and implementation of strategies to encourage health professionals to practice and to remain in practice in underserved geographical, cultural and medical specialty areas; and   [PL 1991, c. 372, §2 (NEW).] 4.  Linkage.  Development and implementation of strategies to link cultural and educational resources of communities to the educational resources of participating health professions schools.   [PL 1991, c. 372, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 372, §2 (NEW).