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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 429-A: TUITION WAIVER AT STATE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS FOR PERSONS WHO HAVE RESIDED IN FOSTER CARE › 20-A §12572. Tuition waiver

§12572. Tuition waiver
Any person who was in the custody of the Department of Health and Human Services and resided in foster care or subsidized adoptive care or was a minor ward of a subsidized permanency guardian as provided in Title 22, section 4038‑D at the time that person graduated from high school or successfully completed a general educational development examination or its equivalent under section 257 may attend, as provided in this section, any state postsecondary educational institution free of tuition charges.   [PL 2005, c. 471, §2 (AMD).]
1.  Eligibility of person.
A person is eligible for a tuition waiver under this chapter if the person is:
A. A Maine resident;   [PL 1999, c. 216, §1 (NEW).]
B. A high school graduate or has attained a high school equivalency diploma as described under section 257; and   [PL 1999, c. 216, §1 (NEW).]
C. Accepted for admission to a state postsecondary educational institution.   [PL 1999, c. 216, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 1999, c. 216, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Limitation.
The tuition waiver provided by this chapter is limited to:
A. Persons participating in undergraduate degree programs or certificate programs of at least one year;   [PL 1999, c. 216, §1 (NEW).]
B. Persons who have not been enrolled full time for more than 5 years or the equivalent; and   [PL 1999, c. 774, §2 (AMD).]
C. Persons who have completed an application for federal student financial aid programs for which they may be eligible.   [PL 1999, c. 774, §2 (AMD).]
D.   [PL 1999, c. 774, §2 (RP).]
[PL 1999, c. 774, §2 (AMD).]
3.  Continuation.
The tuition waiver provided by this chapter is awarded on a yearly basis and continues to be available, if the person is otherwise eligible under this section, as long as the person remains in good academic standing at a state postsecondary educational institution.
[PL 1999, c. 216, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Revenue reduction.
A state postsecondary educational institution shall absorb the reduction in tuition revenues that results from providing a tuition waiver to an eligible person under this chapter. The institution may not request additional General Fund appropriations from the Legislature to offset the reduction in tuition revenues.
[PL 1999, c. 774, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 216, §1 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 774, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV). PL 2005, c. 471, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 429-A: TUITION WAIVER AT STATE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS FOR PERSONS WHO HAVE RESIDED IN FOSTER CARE › 20-A §12573. Administration

§12573. Administration
1.  Application.
A person desiring a tuition waiver under this chapter may apply to the authority for determination of eligibility. Application must be on forms and in a manner prescribed by rule of the authority. Rules adopted pursuant to this chapter are routine technical rules as defined in the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A.
[PL 1999, c. 216, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Decision.
The authority shall determine whether an applicant is eligible and notify the applicant. The authority shall also notify the state postsecondary educational institution at which the person is accepted of the eligibility of that person for a tuition waiver. Unless notified by the authority of a change in the student's eligibility, the institution may not bill an eligible student for tuition during that school year.
[PL 1999, c. 216, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Limitation.
Tuition waivers to eligible persons are limited to 30 new students per year in each year at state postsecondary educational institutions as follows:
A. The first 25 tuition waivers must be available to eligible persons at the University of Maine System, the Maine Maritime Academy and the Maine Community College System; and   [PL 2003, c. 187, §1 (NEW).]
B. Of the 5 remaining tuition waivers, 3 must be available to eligible persons at the University of Maine System and 2 must be available to eligible persons at the Maine Community College System.   [PL 2003, c. 187, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2003, c. 187, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 216, §1 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 774, §4 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 187, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 430: STUDENT EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENT DEPOSIT ACT (REPEALED) › 20-A §12601. Student Educational Enhancement Deposit Act (REPEALED)

§12601. Student Educational Enhancement Deposit Act
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 527, §2 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 603, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 430: STUDENT EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENT DEPOSIT ACT (REPEALED) › 20-A §12602. Definitions (REPEALED)

§12602. Definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 527, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 698, §§46,47 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 603, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 430: STUDENT EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENT DEPOSIT ACT (REPEALED) › 20-A §12603. Student Educational Enhancement Deposit Plan (REPEALED)

§12603. Student Educational Enhancement Deposit Plan
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 527, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 698, §48 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 603, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 430: STUDENT EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENT DEPOSIT ACT (REPEALED) › 20-A §12604. Advance tuition payment contract (REPEALED)

§12604. Advance tuition payment contract
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 527, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 443, §28 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 698, §49 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 603, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 430: STUDENT EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENT DEPOSIT ACT (REPEALED) › 20-A §12605. Contracts (REPEALED)

§12605. Contracts
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 527, §2 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 603, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 430: STUDENT EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENT DEPOSIT ACT (REPEALED) › 20-A §12606. Authorized termination (REPEALED)

§12606. Authorized termination
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 527, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 443, §29 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 603, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 430: STUDENT EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENT DEPOSIT ACT (REPEALED) › 20-A §12607. Settlement sum (REPEALED)

§12607. Settlement sum
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 527, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 443, §30 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 603, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 430: STUDENT EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENT DEPOSIT ACT (REPEALED) › 20-A §12608. Direct payment of the settlement sum (REPEALED)

§12608. Direct payment of the settlement sum
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 527, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 443, §31 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 603, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 430: STUDENT EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENT DEPOSIT ACT (REPEALED) › 20-A §12609. Advance Tuition Payment Fund (REPEALED)

§12609. Advance Tuition Payment Fund
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 527, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 698, §§50,51 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 603, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 430: STUDENT EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENT DEPOSIT ACT (REPEALED) › 20-A §12610. Board established (REPEALED)

§12610. Board established
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 527, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 698, §52 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 430: STUDENT EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENT DEPOSIT ACT (REPEALED) › 20-A §12611. Powers (REPEALED)

§12611. Powers
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 527, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 698, §§53-55 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 603, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 430: STUDENT EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENT DEPOSIT ACT (REPEALED) › 20-A §12611-A. Amendments; alternative plans (REPEALED)

§12611-A. Amendments; alternative plans
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 881 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 698, §56 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 603, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 430: STUDENT EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENT DEPOSIT ACT (REPEALED) › 20-A §12612. Annual accounting (REPEALED)

§12612. Annual accounting
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 527, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 698, §57 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 603, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 430: STUDENT EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENT DEPOSIT ACT (REPEALED) › 20-A §12613. Administering and accounting of plan (REPEALED)

§12613. Administering and accounting of plan
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 527, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 698, §58 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 603, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 430: STUDENT EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENT DEPOSIT ACT (REPEALED) › 20-A §12614. Enforcement of Act (REPEALED)

§12614. Enforcement of Act
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 527, §2 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 603, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 430: STUDENT EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENT DEPOSIT ACT (REPEALED) › 20-A §12615. Exempt from taxation (REPEALED)

§12615. Exempt from taxation
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 527, §2 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 603, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 430: STUDENT EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENT DEPOSIT ACT (REPEALED) › 20-A §12616. Contract for services (REPEALED)

§12616. Contract for services
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 527, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 698, §59 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 603, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 430: STUDENT EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENT DEPOSIT ACT (REPEALED) › 20-A §12617. Assets used; investing in bonds (REPEALED)

§12617. Assets used; investing in bonds
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 527, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 698, §60 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 603, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 430: STUDENT EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENT DEPOSIT ACT (REPEALED) › 20-A §12618. No guarantee of admittance (REPEALED)

§12618. No guarantee of admittance
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 527, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 698, §60 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 603, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 430: STUDENT EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENT DEPOSIT ACT (REPEALED) › 20-A §12619. Exempt from the Revised Maine Securities Act (REPEALED)

§12619. Exempt from the Revised Maine Securities Act
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 527, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 698, §61 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 603, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 430-A: MAINE CHOICE PROGRAM (REPEALED) › 20-A §12651. Maine Choice Program (REPEALED)

§12651. Maine Choice Program
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 579, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 698, §62 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 252, §A2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 430-A: MAINE CHOICE PROGRAM (REPEALED) › 20-A §12651-A. Definitions (REPEALED)

§12651-A. Definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 698, §63 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 252, §A2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 430-A: MAINE CHOICE PROGRAM (REPEALED) › 20-A §12652. Maine Choice Scholars (REPEALED)

§12652. Maine Choice Scholars
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 579, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 698, §64 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 252, §A2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 430-A: MAINE CHOICE PROGRAM (REPEALED) › 20-A §12653. Allocation of funds (REPEALED)

§12653. Allocation of funds
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 579, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 698, §65 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 252, §A2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 430-A: MAINE CHOICE PROGRAM (REPEALED) › 20-A §12654. Eligibility requirements (REPEALED)

§12654. Eligibility requirements
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 579, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 698, §66 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 252, §A2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 430-A: MAINE CHOICE PROGRAM (REPEALED) › 20-A §12655. Payment provisions (REPEALED)

§12655. Payment provisions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 579, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 698, §67 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 252, §A2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 430-A: MAINE CHOICE PROGRAM (REPEALED) › 20-A §12656. Repayment provisions (REPEALED)

§12656. Repayment provisions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 579, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 698, §68 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 252, §A2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 430-A: MAINE CHOICE PROGRAM (REPEALED) › 20-A §12657. Nonlapsing revolving fund (REPEALED)

§12657. Nonlapsing revolving fund
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 579, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 698, §69 (RPR). PL 1993, c. 252, §A2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 430-A: MAINE CHOICE PROGRAM (REPEALED) › 20-A §12658. Maine Choice Advisory Board (REPEALED)

§12658. Maine Choice Advisory Board
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 579, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 698, §70 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 700, §A65 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 612, §18 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 252, §A2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 430-A: MAINE CHOICE PROGRAM (REPEALED) › 20-A §12659. Future appropriation (REPEALED)

§12659. Future appropriation
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 579, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 698, §71 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 252, §A2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 430-A: MAINE CHOICE PROGRAM (REPEALED) › 20-A §12660. Rules (REPEALED)

§12660. Rules
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 579, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 698, §72 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 430-B: FINANCIAL AID AND CAREER COUNSELING › 20-A §12671. Program Established

§12671. Program Established
The Finance Authority of Maine shall administer an outreach program of post-secondary education information services as provided in this chapter.   [PL 1989, c. 698, §73 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 698, §76 (AFF).]
1.  Duties.
The authority shall implement a program that:
A. Provides middle school and high school students, the parents of these students and adults seeking to acquire a post-secondary education with career and financial aid counseling;   [PL 1989, c. 698, §73 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 698, §76 (AFF).]
B. Provides, to the extent of available resources, counseling services throughout the State in accessible locations to assist eligible participants; and   [PL 1989, c. 698, §73 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 698, §76 (AFF).]
C. Provides to eligible participants information concerning career options, educational programs and post-secondary schools.   [PL 1989, c. 698, §73 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 698, §76 (AFF).]
[PL 1989, c. 698, §73 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 698, §76 (AFF).]
2.  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 1989, c. 698, §73 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 698, §76 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 698, §73 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 431: MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM › 20-A §12701. Definitions

§12701. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1985, c. 695, §11 (NEW).]
1.  Administrative council.
[PL 2017, c. 179, §2 (RP).]
2.  Board of trustees.
"Board of trustees" means the board of trustees of the system.
[PL 1985, c. 695, §11 (NEW).]
3.  President.
"President" means the president of a community college.
[PL 1989, c. 443, §32 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §2 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §4 (AFF).]
4.  President of the system.
"President of the system" means the President of the Maine Community College System.
[PL 1989, c. 878, Pt. I, §1 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §2 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §4 (AFF).]
4-A.  Presidents' council.
"Presidents' council" means the advisory council of the system as established in section 12713.
[PL 2017, c. 179, §3 (NEW).]
5.  College.
"College" means a community college as established in section 12714.
[PL 1989, c. 443, §32 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §2 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §4 (AFF).]
6.  System.
"System" means the Maine Community College System.
[PL 1989, c. 443, §32 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §2 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §4 (AFF).]
7.  Maine Community College System Office.
"Maine Community College System Office" means the office of the president of the system, together with the offices of supporting staff, as established in section 12710.
[PL 1989, c. 878, Pt. I, §2 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §2 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §4 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 695, §11 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 532, §1 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 443, §§32,33 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 878, §§I1,2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO4 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 179, §§2, 3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 431: MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM › 20-A §12702. System established

§12702. System established
There is established the Maine Community College System which shall be a body corporate and politic and a public instrumentality of the State and the exercise of the powers conferred by this chapter shall be deemed and held to be the performance of essential governmental functions. The system shall consist of the board of trustees, the Community College Support Office and the community colleges.   [PL 1989, c. 443, §34 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §2 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §4 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 695, §11 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 443, §34 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO4 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 431: MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM › 20-A §12703. Mission and goals

§12703. Mission and goals
The basic mission of the Maine Community College System is to provide associate degree, diploma and certificate programs directed at the educational, career and technical needs of the State's citizens and the workforce needs of the State's employers.   [PL 2011, c. 679, §23 (AMD).]
The primary goals of postsecondary career and technical education and the Maine Community College System are to create an educated, skilled and adaptable labor force that is responsive to the changing needs of the economy of the State and to promote local, regional and statewide economic development.   [PL 2011, c. 679, §23 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 695, §11 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 443, §35 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO4 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 679, §23 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 431: MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM › 20-A §12707. Occupational information (REPEALED)

§12707. Occupational information
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 695, §11 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 443, §40 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 716, §7 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 410, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 431: MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM › 20-A §12708. President of the community college system

§12708. President of the community college system
The board of trustees shall appoint the president of the system who must be qualified by education and experience and shall serve at the pleasure of the board of trustees.   [PL 1989, c. 878, Pt. I, §7 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 695, §11 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 878, §I7 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO4 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 431: MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM › 20-A §12710. Maine Community College System Office

§12710. Maine Community College System Office
The Maine Community College System Office shall implement the policies of the board of trustees and shall provide staff and technical assistance to each college and state-level coordination and leadership to the system.   [PL 1989, c. 443, §46 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §2 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §4 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 695, §11 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 532, §5 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 443, §46 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO4 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 431: MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM › 20-A §12711. Presidents of the colleges

§12711. Presidents of the colleges
The president of the system shall nominate the presidents for appointment by the board of trustees. The presidents must be qualified by education and experience and shall serve at the pleasure of the board of trustees.   [PL 1989, c. 443, §47 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 878, Pt. I, §9 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 695, §11 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 443, §47 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 878, §I9 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 431: MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM › 20-A §12713. Presidents' council

§12713. Presidents' council
The presidents' council is a nonvoting, advisory council composed of the presidents of the colleges to advise the board of trustees and the president of the system. The presidents' council shall advise the president of the system in the performance of the duties assigned under this chapter and shall make recommendations to the president of the system and the board of trustees with respect to the administration of the colleges, courses of study, educational programs, curricula, coordination of programs between the colleges, coordination with other institutions of higher learning and other educational and training institutions and other matters as requested by the president of the system or the board of trustees.   [PL 2017, c. 179, §14 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 695, §11 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 443, §49 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 878, §I11 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 179, §14 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 431: MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM › 20-A §12714. Name and program of the community colleges

§12714. Name and program of the community colleges
The program of the community colleges shall be designed to educate, train and prepare high school graduates, or the equivalent, for possible employment as technicians or technologists, including health technicians and technologists, engineering assistants, business and office administrators or workers, mechanics or repairers, craft workers, construction workers or precision production workers or other skilled workers, in accordance with the mission and goals set forth in section 12703. Unless and until the board of trustees deems it necessary to adopt other nomenclature to fulfill the purposes of this chapter, the names of the colleges shall be:   [PL 1989, c. 443, §50 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §2 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §4 (AFF).]
1.  Central Maine.
Central Maine Community College;
[PL 1989, c. 443, §50 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §2 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §4 (AFF).]
2.  Eastern Maine.
Eastern Maine Community College;
[PL 1989, c. 443, §50 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §2 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §4 (AFF).]
3.  Kennebec Valley.
Kennebec Valley Community College;
[PL 1989, c. 443, §50 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §2 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §4 (AFF).]
4.  Northern Maine.
Northern Maine Community College;
[PL 1989, c. 443, §50 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §2 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §4 (AFF).]
5.  Southern Maine.
Southern Maine Community College;
[PL 1993, c. 707, Pt. O, §1 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §2 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §4 (AFF).]
6.  Washington County.
Washington County Community College; and
[PL 1993, c. 707, Pt. O, §1 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §2 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §4 (AFF).]
7.  York County.
York County Community College.
[PL 1993, c. 707, Pt. O, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §2 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §4 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 695, §11 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 443, §50 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 707, §§O1,2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO4 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 431: MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM › 20-A §12715. Accreditation

§12715. Accreditation
The colleges may seek and maintain membership in the appropriate regional accrediting association and shall strive to satisfy the requirements necessary to achieve and maintain accreditation as community colleges and to meet the requirements necessary to receive federal aid. Whenever feasible and appropriate, programs of study offered by the colleges shall meet the requirements of the corresponding occupations for licensing, certification or registration. As provided in Title 32, college graduates with appropriate training and experience shall be eligible for licensure as journeyman workers in certain specified occupations upon passage of the journeyman's examination.   [PL 1989, c. 443, §51 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §2 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §4 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 695, §11 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 443, §51 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO4 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 431: MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM › 20-A §12716. Financial aid

§12716. Financial aid
1.  Scholarships and campus employment.
The board of trustees shall develop and administer programs of scholarships and campus employment for college students. Scholarships must be based on evidence of individual need and worth.
Students selected to receive a scholarship or campus employment must fulfill the following qualifications:
A. Show evidence of the qualifications necessary to complete a course of study successfully and to become a competent worker in an industrial, administrative, technical or trade pursuit;   [PL 2017, c. 179, §15 (AMD).]
B. Show demonstrated ability and willingness to support the expenses of education and training; and   [PL 1985, c. 695, §11 (NEW).]
C. For scholarship recipients, show demonstrated need of financial assistance to help pay the cost of college attendance or, in the case of on-campus employment programs, demonstrate the ability to benefit from the increased engagement that such programs provide.   [PL 2017, c. 179, §15 (AMD).]
[PL 2017, c. 179, §15 (AMD).]
2.  National Guard Scholarship Program.
Members of the Maine National Guard with over 10 years of continuous service may be awarded scholarships on the basis of their guard membership, not to exceed 3 credit hours or the equivalent each semester. The guard shall select those who are to receive scholarships from among those members eligible for admission to a college. The program shall be administered by the board of trustees.
[PL 1989, c. 443, §52 (AMD).]
3.  Loan fund revolving accounts.
In compliance with federal regulations, the board of trustees may establish and administer loan fund revolving accounts to provide effective and efficient student loan programs for the colleges. The board of trustees shall adopt rules governing the giving of loans to college students in need of financial aid, repayment plans and other aspects of the loan programs. Each loan fund revolving account authorized and the specific funds associated with it shall be kept in a separate special account and any repayment of loans made from one of these separate special accounts shall be credited to that separate special account for continued use as a loan fund.
[PL 1989, c. 443, §52 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 695, §11 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 443, §52 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 179, §15 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 431: MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM › 20-A §12717. Instructional Projects Revolving Fund

§12717. Instructional Projects Revolving Fund
The board of trustees shall establish and administer an Instructional Projects Revolving Fund to aid instruction at the colleges. The fund shall be used to pay necessary costs of projects which are carried out as part of the instructional program. No project may be undertaken unless the fund contains enough money to cover its proposed budget. All money generated through the operation of any project shall be placed into the fund for use in other instructional projects.   [PL 1989, c. 443, §53 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 695, §11 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 443, §53 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 431: MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM › 20-A §12718. Annual report by trustees

§12718. Annual report by trustees
The board of trustees shall prepare an annual report by January 1st of each year, to be submitted to the Governor and joint standing committees of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education and over appropriations and financial affairs. This report must include:   [PL 1991, c. 376, §42 (AMD).]
1.  Budget expenditures.
Budget expenditures for the last complete fiscal year and projected expenditures for the fiscal year in which the report is submitted;
[PL 1985, c. 695, §11 (NEW).]
2.  Current enrollments.
Current enrollments by program at each college;
[PL 1989, c. 443, §54 (AMD).]
3.  Description of new courses or curricula.
A description of any new college courses or curricula;
[PL 1989, c. 443, §54 (AMD).]
4.  Description of activities.
A description of activities undertaken to coordinate postsecondary career and technical training and education throughout the State with secondary career and technical education, adult career and technical education, employment training programs, other employment-related training and other institutions of higher learning;
[PL 1991, c. 376, §42 (AMD); PL 2005, c. 397, Pt. D, §3 (REV).]
5.  Analysis.
[PL 1991, c. 376, §42 (RP).]
6.  List.
A list of needs, in order of priority, of the colleges; and
[PL 1989, c. 443, §54 (AMD).]
7.  Other information.
Any other information deemed significant by the board of trustees.
[PL 1985, c. 695, §11 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 695, §11 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 443, §54 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 376, §42 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 397, §D3 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 431: MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM › 20-A §12719. Driver education (REPEALED)

§12719. Driver education
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 179, §3 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 376, §43 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 431: MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM › 20-A §12720. Report by system president

§12720. Report by system president
The President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives may invite the system president to appear in January of each year before a joint session of the Legislature to address the Legislature on the status of the system and such other matters as the system president desires to bring to the attention of the Legislature.   [PL 1991, c. 376, §44 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 376, §44 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 431: MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM › 20-A §12721. Distribution of strategic plans

§12721. Distribution of strategic plans
Upon the development of any system-wide strategic planning document that has been approved by the board of trustees, the system shall distribute copies of that plan to each member of the Legislature.   [PL 1991, c. 376, §44 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 376, §44 (NEW).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).