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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 411: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE › 20-A §10906. Powers and duties of treasurer

§10906. Powers and duties of treasurer
1.  Receipt and custody of moneys, expenditures, authority to contract.
The treasurer shall:
A. Receive and have custody of all moneys received for the university;   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
B. Make all expenditures upon vouchers authenticated and approved in a manner designated by the trustees; and   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
C. Have no authority to contract debts and obligations or borrow money except:
(1) Loans in anticipation of assured revenues when approved by vote of the trustees; and
(2) Other loans when directed by vote of the trustees and duly and properly authorized by the Governor.
All such loans shall be effected in accordance with the provisions of chapter 412.   [PL 1987, c. 735, §13 (AMD).]
[PL 1987, c. 735, §13 (AMD).]
2.  Report of treasurer.
The treasurer shall prepare a complete report for the period ending on June 30th of each year and forward a copy of the report to the Governor, the board of trustees and the members of the Legislature.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 735, §13 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 411: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE › 20-A §10907. Transfer of credits; uniform course numbering; uniform course description; committee

§10907. Transfer of credits; uniform course numbering; uniform course description; committee
1.  Formation.
The Chancellor of the University of Maine System shall form a committee composed of:
A. The Dean of Academic Affairs or designee from each campus of the University of Maine System;   [PL 1985, c. 779, §51 (AMD).]
B. One faculty member selected by the faculty from each campus of the University of Maine System;   [PL 1985, c. 779, §51 (AMD).]
C. One student representative selected by the student body of each campus of the University of Maine System;   [PL 1985, c. 779, §51 (AMD).]
D. The Vice-Chancellor of Academic Affairs of the University of Maine System to serve as an ex officio member; and   [PL 1985, c. 779, §51 (AMD).]
E. One member of the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education to serve as an ex officio member and to be selected by the chairmen of the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education.   [PL 1983, c. 97, §3 (NEW).]
[PL 1985, c. 779, §51 (AMD).]
2.  Chairman.
The committee shall elect one of its members as chairman.
[PL 1983, c. 97, §3 (NEW).]
3.  Meetings.
The committee shall be selected as soon as reasonably possible after the effective date of this section. The Vice-Chancellor of Academic Affairs shall notify all members of the time and place of the first meeting. At that time, the committee shall organize and adopt rules as to the administration of its affairs. The members shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed by the chancellor for travel expenses.
[PL 1983, c. 97, §3 (NEW).]
4.  Duties.
The committee shall establish:
A. A uniform system to facilitate the transfer of credits for equivalent courses between the various units of the University of Maine System;   [PL 1985, c. 779, §51 (AMD).]
B. Development of a uniform course numbering system; and   [PL 1983, c. 97, §3 (NEW).]
C. Development of uniform course descriptions to provide an easy comparison of courses offered between the various units of the University of Maine System.   [PL 1985, c. 779, §51 (AMD).]
[PL 1985, c. 779, §51 (AMD).]
5.  Report and implementation.
The committee shall report the results of its deliberations and its recommendations to the Board of Trustees of the University of Maine System no later than one year from the effective date of this subsection, as amended. The trustees shall implement the recommendations no later than the beginning of the fall semester of 1985.
[PL 1985, c. 779, §51 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 97, §3 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 779, §51 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 411: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE › 20-A §10907-A. Transfer of postsecondary credits; award of degree

§10907-A. Transfer of postsecondary credits; award of degree
A person who earns an associate degree from the Maine Community College System must be allowed to transfer credits earned at a community college in this State to the University of Maine System for use toward a baccalaureate degree from the University of Maine System in accordance with agreements developed between the University of Maine System and the Maine Community College System. A student who earns credits at the University of Maine System, but who does not earn a degree, must be allowed to transfer those credits to the Maine Community College System for use toward an associate degree.   [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. EEEEE, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. EEEEE, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 411: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE › 20-A §10908. Educational opportunities for recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

§10908. Educational opportunities for recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
In conjunction with the Maine Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Advisory Council established pursuant to Title 22, section 3789‑D, the University of Maine System:   [PL 1997, c. 530, Pt. A, §5 (AMD).]
1.  Placement.
Shall promote opportunities for educational placement for recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families who meet applicable admissions requirements; and
[PL 1983, c. 806, §82 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 530, Pt. A, §34 (AMD).]
2.  Supportive services.
Within the limits of available funds for supportive services, shall make available to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families recipients admitted as students opportunities for supportive services which may include, but are not limited to, remedial educational courses, day care services, counseling services and other programs and services consistent with the policy and intent of Title 22, chapter 1054.
[PL 1983, c. 806, §82 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 530, Pt. A, §34 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 806, §82 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 779, §52 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 360, §C2 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 530, §A5 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 530, Pt. A, §34 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 411: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE › 20-A §10909. University of Maine System Scholarship Fund

§10909. University of Maine System Scholarship Fund
The University of Maine System Scholarship Fund is created and established as a nonlapsing fund under the jurisdiction and control of the Board of Trustees of the University of Maine System. All revenues credited to this fund must be distributed as need-based scholarships for students attending the University of Maine System. These scholarships may be awarded only to those students who are residents of the State. The fund may not be used for the costs of administering the scholarships. Fees credited from the University of Maine System registration plate pursuant to Title 29‑A, section 456 may not be distributed as scholarships to students attending the University of Maine.   [PL 2005, c. 109, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 109, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 411: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE › 20-A §10910. Report on a statewide online advanced placement course program

§10910. Report on a statewide online advanced placement course program
By February 15, 2020, and annually thereafter, the university shall submit a report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education matters on the status of a statewide online advanced placement course program. The report must include, but is not limited to, whether the program is meeting its goals, measures of student success, the number of students accessing support through the university, if any, and the number of students participating in the program and their levels of success and how those levels of success compare to national standards.   [PL 2019, c. 500, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 500, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 411: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE › 20-A §10911. Report on Maine teacher residency program

§10911. Report on Maine teacher residency program
By December 1, 2024, and annually thereafter, the university shall submit a report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education matters on the status of a Maine teacher residency program administered by the university.   [PL 2023, c. 469, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2023, c. 469, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 411-A: DISPLACED HOMEMAKERS › 20-A §10921. Displaced homemaker

§10921. Displaced homemaker
As used in this chapter, "displaced homemaker" means an individual who:   [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. AAAA, §2 (NEW).]
1.  Former worker in home.
Has worked in the home for a substantial number of years providing unpaid household services for members of the individual's family;
[PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. AAAA, §2 (NEW).]
2.  No gainful employment.
Is not gainfully employed or is not employed in a position offering reasonable opportunities for advancement;
[PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. AAAA, §2 (NEW).]
3.  Difficulty in getting employment.
Has had or would have difficulty securing employment; and
[PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. AAAA, §2 (NEW).]
4.  Former dependency.
Has been dependent on the income of another family member, but is no longer supported by such income, or has been dependent on federal assistance, but is no longer eligible for such assistance, or is supported as the parent of minor children by government assistance or spousal support, but whose children are within one year of reaching majority.
[PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. AAAA, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. AAAA, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 411-A: DISPLACED HOMEMAKERS › 20-A §10922. New Ventures Maine program

§10922. New Ventures Maine program
The Chancellor of the University of Maine System shall maintain a program to provide job counseling, job training, job placement and referral services to displaced homemakers in cooperation with existing displaced homemaker programs.   [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. AAAA, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. AAAA, §2 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. Q, §1 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 411-A: DISPLACED HOMEMAKERS › 20-A §10923. Chancellor

§10923. Chancellor
1.  Powers.
The Chancellor of the University of Maine System is responsible for the administration of displaced homemaker programs. The chancellor shall implement these programs by contracting with the existing displaced homemaker program to deliver services statewide.
[PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. AAAA, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Rules.
The Chancellor of the University of Maine System shall adopt rules and procedures necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
[PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. AAAA, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. AAAA, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 411-A: DISPLACED HOMEMAKERS › 20-A §10924. New Ventures Maine Advisory Council

§10924. New Ventures Maine Advisory Council
1.  Membership.
The New Ventures Maine Advisory Council, established by Title 5, section 12004‑I, subsection 54, and in this chapter referred to as "the council," is composed of the following individuals:
A. The Chancellor of the University of Maine System or the chancellor's designee; and   [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. AAAA, §2 (NEW).]
B. Fifteen individuals appointed by the Governor who have experience with the problems of displaced homemakers entering, reentering or retraining for the paid workforce or starting a small business. The council shall elect a chair from among its members.   [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. AAAA, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. AAAA, §2 (NEW); PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. Q, §2 (REV).]
2.  Responsibility.
The council shall advise the Chancellor of the University of Maine System on formulating policies related to the administration of this chapter.
[PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. AAAA, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. AAAA, §2 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. Q, §2 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 411-A: DISPLACED HOMEMAKERS › 20-A §10925. Annual report

§10925. Annual report
The Chancellor of the University of Maine System shall report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over labor matters on an annual basis regarding services provided pursuant to this chapter.   [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. AAAA, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. AAAA, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 412: BORROWING AUTHORITY FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM › 20-A §10950. Legislative findings of fact

§10950. Legislative findings of fact
The purpose of this chapter is to promote the welfare and prosperity of the people of the State and the continuation and improvement of their educational opportunities through enabling the University of Maine System to borrow money and enter into financing transactions in its own name, on behalf of the State, to provide money for the financing of acquisition, construction, reconstruction, improvement and equipping of facilities, structures and related systems in furtherance of the purposes of the University of Maine System, all to the public benefit and good, and the exercise of the powers, to the extent and manner provided in this chapter, is declared to be for a public purpose and to be the exercise of an essential governmental function.   [PL 1987, c. 735, §14 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 735, §14 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 412: BORROWING AUTHORITY FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM › 20-A §10953. Assured revenues financing transactions

§10953. Assured revenues financing transactions
In furtherance of the provisions of section 10906, subsection 1, paragraph C, subparagraph (1), the university may, when directed by vote of the trustees, borrow money and enter into financing transactions in anticipation of assured revenues in the name of the university, on behalf of the State, and issue evidences of indebtedness in connection with such financing transactions:   [PL 1987, c. 735, §14 (NEW).]
1.  Cost of project.
To finance the cost of any one project, or more than one, or any combination of projects;
[PL 1987, c. 735, §14 (NEW).]
2.  Finance temporary deficit.
To finance any temporary cash flow deficit or temporary operating deficit that the trustees anticipate will be fully paid with the proceeds of assured revenues dedicated to that purpose.
[PL 1987, c. 735, §14 (NEW).]
3.  Refund evidences of indebtedness.
To refund evidences of indebtedness issued pursuant to this chapter or to refund general obligation debt of the State; or
[PL 1993, c. 2, §2 (AMD).]
4.  Refund refunding borrowings.
To refund any such refunding borrowings.
[PL 1987, c. 735, §14 (NEW).]
All evidences of indebtedness issued in connection with assured revenues financing transactions entered into pursuant to this section shall be authorized by majority vote of the trustees.   [PL 1987, c. 735, §14 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 735, §14 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 578, §2 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 2, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 412: BORROWING AUTHORITY FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM › 20-A §10954. Other financing transactions

§10954. Other financing transactions
In furtherance of the provisions of section 10906, subsection 1, paragraph C, subparagraph (1), the university may, when directed by vote of the trustees and duly and properly authorized by the Governor, borrow money and enter into financing transactions in the name of the university, on behalf of the State, and issue evidences of indebtedness in connection with such financing transactions:   [PL 1987, c. 735, §14 (NEW).]
1.  Finance.
To finance the cost of any one project, or more than one, or any combination of projects;
[PL 1987, c. 735, §14 (NEW).]
2.  Refund evidences of indebtedness.
To refund evidences of indebtedness issued and to finance the cost of any project or projects as provided in this chapter or to refund general obligation debt of the State; or
[PL 1993, c. 2, §3 (AMD).]
3.  Refund refunding borrowings.
To refund any such refunding borrowings.
[PL 1987, c. 735, §14 (NEW).]
All evidences of indebtedness issued in connection with financing transactions entered into pursuant to this section shall be authorized by majority vote of the trustees and approved by the Governor upon submission by the trustees of the vote so passed.   [PL 1987, c. 735, §14 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 735, §14 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 578, §3 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 2, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 412: BORROWING AUTHORITY FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM › 20-A §10957. Trust funds

§10957. Trust funds
All money received pursuant to the authority of this chapter shall be deemed to be trust funds, to be held and applied solely as provided in this chapter and in the resolution of the trustees authorizing the financing transaction. Any officer to whom, or any bank, trust company or other fiscal agent or trustee to which that money shall be paid shall act as trustee of that money and shall hold and apply the money for that purpose, subject to such regulations as this chapter and the resolution or trust agreement may provide.   [PL 1987, c. 735, §14 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 735, §14 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 412: BORROWING AUTHORITY FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM › 20-A §10958. Remedies

§10958. Remedies
Any holder of evidences of indebtedness issued under this chapter or of any of the coupons appertaining to this chapter, and the trustee under any resolution or trust agreement, except to the extent the rights given may be restricted by the resolution authorizing the issuance of evidences of indebtedness or a trust agreement or applicable financing document, may, by action, mandamus or other proceeding, protect and enforce any and all rights under the laws of the State or granted under this chapter or under the resolution, financing documents or trust agreement, including the appointment of a receiver of pledged amounts or a project, and may enforce and compel the performance of all duties required by this chapter or by the resolution, financing document or trust agreement to be performed by the university, including the collecting of rates, rents, fees and charges for the use of any or all of its facilities or projects. Any such suit, action or proceeding shall be brought for the benefit of all the holders of evidences of indebtedness and coupons.   [PL 1987, c. 735, §14 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 735, §14 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 412: BORROWING AUTHORITY FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM › 20-A §10959. Refunding indebtedness

§10959. Refunding indebtedness
Pursuant to sections 10953 to 10955, the university may enter into financing transactions and issue evidences of indebtedness for the purpose of refinancing obligations or evidences of indebtedness issued under this chapter or to refund general obligation debt of the State, including the payment of any redemption premium on the evidences of indebtedness or general obligation debt of the State and any interest accrued or to accrue to the date of redemption of those obligations, and if deemed advisable by the university for the additional purpose of construction or enabling the construction of improvements, extensions, enlargements or additions of the project or projects in connection with which the obligations to be refunded have been issued. The university's refunding authority includes authority to borrow and issue evidences of indebtedness for the combined purpose of refunding any evidences of indebtedness issued under this chapter then outstanding or refunding general obligation debt of the State, including the payment of any redemption premium on the evidences of indebtedness or general obligation debt of the State and any interest accrued or to accrue to the date of redemption of those obligations, and paying all or any part of the cost of acquiring or constructing or enabling the acquisition or construction of any additional project or projects or part of a project, or any improvements, extensions, enlargements or additions of any project or projects. The incurring of indebtedness for refunding purposes and the issuance of evidences of indebtedness in connection with the indebtedness, the maturities and other details, the rights and remedies of the holders and the rights, powers, privileges, duties and obligations of the university with respect to the indebtedness are governed by this chapter insofar as the chapter may be applicable. In the event the university refunds general obligation debt of the State not previously issued to finance any project or projects, the Treasurer of State is authorized to discharge the university from an amount of its obligations to reimburse the State for debt service on general obligation debt of the State issued to finance any project or projects that is equivalent to the general obligation debt of the State actually being refunded by the issuance of bonds under this chapter. Equivalent amounts must be determined on the basis of the discounted present value of all such obligations.   [PL 1993, c. 2, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 735, §14 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 578, §4 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 2, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 412: BORROWING AUTHORITY FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM › 20-A §10960. Tax exemption

§10960. Tax exemption
Indebtedness incurred under this chapter and evidences of indebtedness issued in connection with the indebtedness shall be deemed to constitute a proper public purpose and the evidences of indebtedness issued, their transfer and the income from them, including any profits made on the sale of the evidences of indebtedness, shall at all times be exempt from taxation within the State.   [PL 1987, c. 735, §14 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 735, §14 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 412: BORROWING AUTHORITY FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM › 20-A §10961. Governmental functions

§10961. Governmental functions
The carrying out by the university of the powers and duties conferred upon it by this chapter shall be deemed to be the performance of an essential governmental function. Nothing contained in this chapter may in any way limit or restrict the powers and duties of the university that are granted to it, and nothing contained in this chapter may be construed to imply that the university did not possess any of the powers and duties granted under this chapter prior to the enactment of this chapter. This chapter shall in no way limit or restrict the power and authority of the State to borrow money for the benefit of the university.   [PL 1987, c. 735, §14 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 735, §14 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 412: BORROWING AUTHORITY FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM › 20-A §10962. Liberal construction

§10962. Liberal construction
This chapter being necessary for the welfare of the State and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes of this chapter. To the extent of any conflict between this chapter and any other law, this chapter shall prevail, but the power and authority granted by this chapter is deemed to be in addition to and not in derogation of power and authority granted by any other law.   [PL 1987, c. 735, §14 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 735, §14 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 412: BORROWING AUTHORITY FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM › 20-A §10963. Evidences of indebtedness

§10963. Evidences of indebtedness
The evidences of indebtedness of the university shall be legal investments in which all public officers and public bodies of the State, its political subdivisions, all municipalities and municipal subdivisions, all insurance companies and associations and other persons carrying on an insurance business, all banks, bankers, banking associations, trust companies, savings banks and savings associations, including savings and loan associations, building and loan associations, investment companies and other persons carrying on a banking business, all administrators, guardians, executors, trustees and other fiduciaries, and all other persons whatsoever who are now or may be authorized to invest in securities of the State, may properly and legally invest funds, including capital, in their control, or belonging to them. Those evidences of indebtedness are also made securities which may properly and legally be deposited with and received by all public officers and bodies of the State or any agency or political subdivision and all municipalities and public corporations for any purpose for which the deposit of securities of the State is now or may be authorized by law.   [PL 1987, c. 735, §14 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 735, §14 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 412: BORROWING AUTHORITY FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM › 20-A §10964. Actions against university

§10964. Actions against university
Neither any trustee of the university nor any officer, employee or agent of the university, while acting within the scope of the authority of this chapter, may be subject to any personal liability resulting from the exercise or carrying out of any of the university's purposes or powers.   [PL 1987, c. 735, §14 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 735, §14 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 412: BORROWING AUTHORITY FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM › 20-A §10965. Validity of evidences of indebtedness

§10965. Validity of evidences of indebtedness
Evidences of indebtedness bearing duly authorized signatures of officers or officials holding office on the date of signing shall be valid and binding obligations, notwithstanding that before the delivery of and payment for the obligation any or all persons whose signatures appear on the evidences of indebtedness shall have ceased to be such officers or officials. The validity of evidences of indebtedness shall not be dependent on nor affected by the validity or regularity of any proceedings to acquire any project financed with the proceeds of evidences of indebtedness, or to refund outstanding evidences of indebtedness, or otherwise taken in connection with the financing transaction.   [PL 1987, c. 735, §14 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 735, §14 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 412-A: MAINE BLACK BEARS SCHOLARSHIP FUND › 20-A §10971. Maine Black Bears Scholarship Fund

§10971. Maine Black Bears Scholarship Fund
The Maine Black Bears Scholarship Fund is created and established as a nonlapsing fund administered by the University of Maine. All revenues credited to this fund must be distributed as need-based scholarships for students attending the University of Maine. Scholarships distributed under this section may be awarded only to students who demonstrate financial need. The University of Maine shall award the scholarships and adopt rules for determining eligibility, terms and conditions for scholarships. The fund may not be used for the costs of administering the scholarships.   [PL 2001, c. 623, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 623, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 412-B: FAMILY DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT PROGRAM › 20-A §10981. Definitions

§10981. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2019, c. 239, §4 (NEW).]
1.  Account holder.
"Account holder" means an eligible person who owns a family development account.
[PL 2019, c. 239, §4 (NEW).]
2.  Community development organization.
"Community development organization" means a charitable organization, a community action agency or a nonprofit organization under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, Section 501(c)(3) approved by the university to administer family development accounts.
[PL 2019, c. 239, §4 (NEW).]
3.  Eligible person.
"Eligible person" means an individual whose family income is below 200% of the nonfarm income official poverty line as defined by the federal Office of Management and Budget and revised annually in accordance with the United States Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981, Section 673, subsection 2.
[PL 2019, c. 239, §4 (NEW).]
4.  Family development account; account.
"Family development account" or "account" means a financial instrument established pursuant to this chapter.
[PL 2019, c. 239, §4 (NEW).]
5.  Family development account reserve fund.
"Family development account reserve fund" means the fund created by a community development organization for the purposes of funding the administrative costs of the program and providing matching funds for deposit in family development accounts.
[PL 2019, c. 239, §4 (NEW).]
6.  Financial institution.
"Financial institution" means a credit union or financial institution authorized to do business in this State under Title 9‑B and that meets standards established by the university.
[PL 2019, c. 239, §4 (NEW).]
7.  Program.
"Program" means the family development account program administered by the university under this chapter.
[PL 2019, c. 239, §4 (NEW).]
8.  University.
"University" means the University of Maine System.
[PL 2019, c. 239, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 239, §4 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 412-B: FAMILY DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT PROGRAM › 20-A §10983. Withdrawal of funds

§10983. Withdrawal of funds
1.  Use of funds.
An account holder may withdraw funds from the account with the approval of the community development organization administrator without penalty for the following expenditures:
A. Expenses for education or job training or to attend an accredited or approved postsecondary education or training institution;   [PL 2019, c. 239, §4 (NEW).]
B. The purchase or repair of a home that is or will be the person's principal residence;   [PL 2019, c. 239, §4 (NEW).]
C. The purchase or repair of a vehicle used for transportation to work or to attend an education or training program;   [PL 2019, c. 239, §4 (NEW).]
D. Expenses for an emergency that may cause the loss of shelter, employment or other basic necessities;   [PL 2019, c. 239, §4 (NEW).]
E. Capital to start or purchase a small business for any family member who is 18 years of age or older; or   [PL 2019, c. 239, §4 (NEW).]
F. Health care costs exceeding $500 not covered by public or private insurance.   [PL 2019, c. 239, §4 (NEW).]
[PL 2019, c. 239, §4 (NEW).]
2.  Unauthorized withdrawal; penalty.
Money withdrawn from an account by an account holder that is not withdrawn pursuant to subsection 1 may be subject to a penalty of 15%. All penalties must be paid by the account holder and deposited into the family development account reserve fund of the community development organization.
[PL 2019, c. 239, §4 (NEW).]
3.  Death of account holder.
When opening an account an account holder may name a beneficiary and contingent beneficiaries. An account holder may change beneficiaries at any time. When an account holder dies the account must be transferred to the ownership of the designated beneficiary or, if there is none or if the transfer is not possible, the account must be transferred to the estate of the deceased.
[PL 2019, c. 239, §4 (NEW).]
4.  Exempt from taxation.
Account balances and withdrawals are exempt from taxation pursuant to Title 36, chapter 803.
[PL 2019, c. 239, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 239, §4 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 412-B: FAMILY DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT PROGRAM › 20-A §10984. No reduction in benefits

§10984. No reduction in benefits
Notwithstanding any other rule or provision of state law, the first $10,000 of funds and any accrued interest in an account under this chapter are excluded from consideration in determining eligibility or benefit levels for any assistance or benefit granted under state law.   [PL 2019, c. 239, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 239, §4 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 412-B: FAMILY DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT PROGRAM › 20-A §10986. Support of advisory committee

§10986. Support of advisory committee
The university shall provide support to the Advisory Committee on Family Development Accounts under section 10985, certify participating financial institutions and review proposals from community development organizations seeking to manage family development accounts.   [PL 2019, c. 239, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 239, §4 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 413: NEW ENGLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMPACT › Subchapter 1: COMPACT › 20-A §11001. Purposes - Article I

§11001. Purposes - Article I
The purposes of the New England Higher Education Compact shall be to provide greater educational opportunities and services through the establishment and maintenance of a coordinated educational program for the persons residing in the several states of New England parties to this compact, with the aim of furthering higher education in the fields of medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, public health and in professional, technical, scientific, literary and other fields.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 413: NEW ENGLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMPACT › Subchapter 1: COMPACT › 20-A §11002. Board of Higher Education - Article II

§11002. Board of Higher Education - Article II
1.  Creation.
The New England Board of Higher Education, established by Title 5, section 12004‑K, subsection 2, and referred to as the "board," shall be an agency of each state party to the compact.
[PL 1989, c. 503, Pt. B, §76 (AMD).]
2.  Powers.
The board shall be a body corporate and politic, having the powers, duties and jurisdiction enumerated and such other and additional powers as shall be conferred upon it by the concurrent act or acts of the compacting states.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
3.  Composition.
The board shall consist of 8 resident members from each compacting state, at least 2 of whom shall be members of the Legislature, chosen in the manner and for the terms provided by law of the several states parties to this compact.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 812, §110 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 503, §B76 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 413: NEW ENGLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMPACT › Subchapter 1: COMPACT › 20-A §11003. Entry into force - Article III

§11003. Entry into force - Article III
This compact shall become operative immediately as to those states executing it whenever any 2 or more of the States of Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut have executed it in the form which is in accordance with the laws of the respective compacting states.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 413: NEW ENGLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMPACT › Subchapter 1: COMPACT › 20-A §11005. Powers and duties - Article V

§11005. Powers and duties - Article V
The board may:   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
1.  Data reports.
Collect, correlate and evaluate data in the fields of its interest under this compact; publish reports, bulletins and other documents making available the results of its research; and, in its discretion, charge fees for those reports, bulletins and documents;
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
2.  Contractual agreements or arrangements.
Enter into such contractual agreements or arrangements with any of the compacting states or agencies thereof and with educational institutions and agencies as may be required in the judgment of the board to provide adequate services and facilities in educational fields covered by this compact. It shall be the policy of the board in the negotiation of its agreements to serve increased numbers of students from the compacting states through arrangements with then existing institutions, whenever in the judgment of the board adequate service can be so secured in the New England region. Each of the compacting states shall contribute funds to carry out the contracts of the board on the basis of the number of students from such state for whom the board may contract.
Contributions shall be at the rate determined by the board in each educational field. Except in those instances where the board by specific action allocates funds available to it under Article VII, the board's authority to enter into such contracts shall be only upon appropriation of funds by the compacting states. Any contract entered into shall be in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the board and in accordance with the laws of the compacting states.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 413: NEW ENGLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMPACT › Subchapter 1: COMPACT › 20-A §11006. Appropriations - Article VI

§11006. Appropriations - Article VI
Each state agrees that, when authorized by the legislature pursuant to the constitutional processes, it will from time to time make available to the board such funds as may be required for the expenses of the board as authorized under the terms of this compact. The contribution of each state for this purpose shall be in the proportion that its population bears to the total combined population of the states who are parties hereto as shown from time to time by the most recent official published report of the Bureau of the Census of the United States, unless the board shall adopt another basis in making its recommendation for appropriation to the compacting states.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 413: NEW ENGLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMPACT › Subchapter 1: COMPACT › 20-A §11007. Gifts - Article VII

§11007. Gifts - Article VII
The board for the purposes of this compact may receive grants, devises, gifts and bequests which the board may agree to accept and administer. The board shall administer property held in accordance with special trusts, grants and bequests, and shall also administer grants and devises of land and gifts or bequests of personal property made to the board for special uses, and shall execute said trusts, investing the proceeds thereof in notes or bonds secured by sufficient mortgages or other securities.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 413: NEW ENGLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMPACT › Subchapter 1: COMPACT › 20-A §11008. Severability - Article VIII

§11008. Severability - Article VIII
The provisions of this compact shall be severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any compacting state or of the United States the validity of the remainder of this compact and the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. If this compact is held to be contrary to the constitution of any compacting state the compact shall remain in full force and effect as to all other compacting states.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 413: NEW ENGLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMPACT › Subchapter 1: COMPACT › 20-A §11009. Withdrawal - Article IX

§11009. Withdrawal - Article IX
This compact shall continue in force and remain binding upon a compacting state until the legislature or the governor of such state, as the laws of such state shall provide, takes action to withdraw therefrom. Such action shall not be effective until 2 years after notice thereof has been sent by the governor of the state desiring to withdraw to the governors of all other states then parties to the compact. Such withdrawal shall not relieve the withdrawing state from its obligations accruing prior to the effective date of withdrawal. Any state so withdrawing, unless reinstated, shall cease to have any claim to or ownership of any of the property held by or vested in the board or to any of the funds of the board held under the terms of the compact. Thereafter, the withdrawing state may be reinstated by application after appropriate legislation is enacted by such state, upon approval by a majority vote of the board.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 413: NEW ENGLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMPACT › Subchapter 1: COMPACT › 20-A §11010. Defaults; suspension - Article X

§11010. Defaults; suspension - Article X
If any compacting state shall at any time default in the performance of any of its obligations assumed or imposed in accordance with this compact, all rights and privileges and benefits conferred by this compact or agreement hereunder shall be suspended from the effective date of such default as fixed by the board. Unless such default shall be remedied within a period of 2 years following the effective date of such default, this compact may be terminated with respect to such defaulting state by affirmative vote of 3/4 of the other member states. Any such defaulting state may be reinstated by:   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
1.  Performance.
Performing all acts and obligations upon which it has heretofore defaulted; and
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
2.  Approval.
Application to and approved by a majority vote of the board.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 413: NEW ENGLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMPACT › Subchapter 2: PROVISIONS RELATING TO COMPACT › 20-A §11051. Ratification

§11051. Ratification
The Governor, on behalf of this State, may enter into a compact, substantially in the form provided in this chapter, with any one or more of the States of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont, that compact to be effective upon the filing of a copy thereof in the office of the Secretary of State.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 413: NEW ENGLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMPACT › Subchapter 2: PROVISIONS RELATING TO COMPACT › 20-A §11052. Purposes

§11052. Purposes
The several New England states cooperatively deem it feasible to provide needed, acceptable, efficient, educational facilities to meet the needs of New England in the fields of medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine and other fields of technical, professional and graduate training.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 413: NEW ENGLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMPACT › Subchapter 2: PROVISIONS RELATING TO COMPACT › 20-A §11053. Board

§11053. Board
1.  Membership.
Of the 8 members who shall represent this State:
A. One shall be the current Chancellor of the University of Maine System, ex officio;   [PL 1985, c. 779, §53 (AMD).]
B. One shall be the commissioner, ex officio;   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
C. Four shall be named by the Governor for 2-year terms;   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
D. One shall be a member of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate; and   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
E. One shall be a member of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
[PL 1985, c. 779, §53 (AMD).]
2.  Expenses.
All members shall receive their actual expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 779, §53 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 413: NEW ENGLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMPACT › Subchapter 2: PROVISIONS RELATING TO COMPACT › 20-A §11054. Duties of board

§11054. Duties of board
The board on the part of the State shall obtain accurate accounts of all the board's receipts and disbursements and shall report to the Governor and the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services annually on or before the 15th day of September, setting forth in such detail as the commissioner may require the transactions of the board for the fiscal year ending on the preceding June 30th. They shall include in such report recommendations for any legislation as may be necessary or desirable to carry out the intent and purposes of the New England Higher Education Compact among the states joining.   [PL 1991, c. 780, Pt. Y, §117 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 785, §A91 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 780, §Y117 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 413: NEW ENGLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMPACT › Subchapter 2: PROVISIONS RELATING TO COMPACT › 20-A §11055. Effective date

§11055. Effective date
When the Governor shall have executed this compact on behalf of this State, and shall have caused a verified copy thereof to be filed with the Secretary of State, and when the compact shall have been ratified by one or more of the states named in section 11051 then this compact shall become operative and effective as between this State and such other state or states. The Governor shall take such action as may be necessary to complete the exchange and filing of official documents as between this State and any other state ratifying the compact, and to take such steps as may be necessary to secure the consent of the Congress of the United States to the compact.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 415: TUITION EQUALIZATION FUND (REPEALED) › 20-A §11201. Definition (REPEALED)

§11201. Definition
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 318, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 415: TUITION EQUALIZATION FUND (REPEALED) › 20-A §11202. Tuition equalization fund (REPEALED)

§11202. Tuition equalization fund
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 318, §5 (RP).