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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 419: STUDENT INCENTIVE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (REPEALED) › 20-A §11605. Determination of grants (REPEALED)

§11605. Determination of grants
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 559, §9 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 419: STUDENT INCENTIVE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (REPEALED) › 20-A §11606. Schedule of reductions in grants (REPEALED)

§11606. Schedule of reductions in grants
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 559, §9 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 419: STUDENT INCENTIVE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (REPEALED) › 20-A §11607. Length of grant; period of study (REPEALED)

§11607. Length of grant; period of study
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 559, §9 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 419: STUDENT INCENTIVE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (REPEALED) › 20-A §11608. Program administration (REPEALED)

§11608. Program administration
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 228 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 779, §56 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 795 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 443, §26 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 559, §9 (RP). PL 1989, c. 911, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 419: STUDENT INCENTIVE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (REPEALED) › 20-A §11609. (REPEALED) (REPEALED)

§11609. (REPEALED)
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 796 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 559, §9 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 419-A: MAINE STATE GRANT PROGRAM › 20-A §11611. Definitions

§11611. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1989, c. 559, §10 (NEW).]
1.  Academic year and in attendance.
"Academic year" and "in attendance" have the same meanings as in the definitions of these terms contained in the Higher Education Act of 1965, Section 1201, as amended, United States Code, Title 20, Section 1141; and the Higher Education Act of 1965, Section 491, as amended, United States Code, Title 20, Section 1088; and the regulations, guidelines and procedures promulgated by the Secretary of Education and published in the Federal Register pursuant to these sections of federal law.
[PL 1989, c. 559, §10 (NEW).]
2.  Authority.
The "authority" means the Finance Authority of Maine.
[PL 1989, c. 559, §10 (NEW).]
3.  Eligible program of study.
"Eligible program of study" means a certificate program of at least one year, an associate degree program or a baccalaureate degree program.
[PL 1989, c. 559, §10 (NEW).]
4.  Expected family contribution.
[PL 2023, c. 23, §1 (RP).]
4-A.  Grant.
"Grant" means a grant under the Maine State Grant Program authorized under this chapter.
[PL 2001, c. 70, §4 (NEW).]
5.  Institution of higher education.
"Institution of higher education" means an institution of higher education located within this State that meets the requirements of and conforms to the definitions contained in the federal Higher Education Act of 1965, Section 1201, as amended, United States Code, Title 20, Section 1141; and the federal Higher Education Act of 1965, Section 491, as amended, United States Code, Title 20, Section 1088; and the regulations, guidelines and procedures promulgated by the Secretary of Education and published in the Federal Register pursuant to these sections of law.
[PL 2011, c. 642, §1 (AMD).]
6.  Portability.
[PL 2011, c. 642, §2 (RP).]
7.  Student aid index.
"Student aid index" means a calculation that reflects an evaluation of a student's approximate financial resources to contribute toward the student's postsecondary education for an academic year.
[PL 2023, c. 23, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 559, §10 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 582, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 582, §3 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 70, §§3,4 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 642, §§1, 2 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 23, §§1, 2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 419-A: MAINE STATE GRANT PROGRAM › 20-A §11612. Eligibility

§11612. Eligibility
The Maine State Grant Program is established. Under the program, grants may be given only to residents of the State who:   [PL 2001, c. 70, §5 (AMD).]
1.  Graduated.
Have graduated from an approved secondary school or matriculated at a post-secondary school prior to high school graduation, or have successfully completed a general educational development examination or its equivalent;
[PL 1989, c. 559, §10 (NEW).]
2.  Accepted as undergraduate.
Have been accepted for enrollment as undergraduates or are in good standing as undergraduates at institutions of higher education in an eligible program of study and have not received a previous baccalaureate degree;
[PL 1989, c. 559, §10 (NEW).]
3.  Applied for grants.
Have applied for a Maine State Grant according to schedules and procedures and on forms developed by the authority;
[PL 2001, c. 70, §6 (AMD).]
4.  Demonstrate financial need.
Have been determined by the authority to have a financial need according to the criteria set forth in section 11613; and
[PL 1989, c. 559, §10 (NEW).]
5.  State residency requirements.
Meet the state residency requirements that may be established by rules adopted by the authority in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375.
[PL 1989, c. 559, §10 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 559, §10 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 573, §1 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 70, §§5,6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 419-A: MAINE STATE GRANT PROGRAM › 20-A §11613. Determination of need

§11613. Determination of need
The authority shall establish the need of a student for a Maine State Grant for an academic year for which the student applies. In doing so, the authority shall consider the cost of attendance of the student, the student aid index and estimated student financial assistance not received under this program. The total cost determined by these factors may not exceed the cost of attendance at the institution the student attends.   [PL 2023, c. 23, §3 (AMD).]
1.  Rules.
The authority shall establish standard methods by rules adopted in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, to determine:
A. The parental contribution; and   [PL 1989, c. 559, §10 (NEW).]
B. The student and spouse contribution.   [PL 1989, c. 559, §10 (NEW).]
These standard methods shall consider all income, assets and any other resources available to the parents, student and spouse.
[PL 1989, c. 559, §10 (NEW).]
2.  Expected family contribution.
[PL 2023, c. 23, §4 (RP).]
3.  Cost of attendance.
In determining the cost of attendance to determine eligibility under this chapter, the authority shall include the following:
A. Tuition and required fees charged to all full-time students;   [PL 1989, c. 559, §10 (NEW).]
B. Standard room and board costs charged by the University of Maine to calculate room and board costs of applicants; and   [PL 1989, c. 559, §10 (NEW).]
C. Books and personal expenses or other amounts determined by the authority to be appropriate.   [PL 1989, c. 559, §10 (NEW).]
[PL 1989, c. 559, §10 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 559, §10 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 612, §4 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 70, §7 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 480, §1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 103, §1 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 23, §§3, 4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 419-A: MAINE STATE GRANT PROGRAM › 20-A §11615. Publication of grant amounts

§11615. Publication of grant amounts
Prior to March 1st of each year, the authority shall publish grant amounts for the succeeding academic year.   [PL 2001, c. 70, §9 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 559, §10 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 70, §9 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 419-A: MAINE STATE GRANT PROGRAM › 20-A §11616. Length of grant; period of study

§11616. Length of grant; period of study
1.  Length of grant.
A grant is for a period not to exceed one academic year. A student may apply for a new grant for each year during the period required for completion of an eligible program of study being pursued by that student. A grant recipient who remains eligible must be considered in the succeeding award year.
[PL 2001, c. 70, §9 (AMD).]
2.  Period of study.
An eligible full-time or part-time student may receive a grant for a period not to exceed 10 semesters or the equivalent thereof at the institution that the student is attending, except that an adult learner as determined by the authority by routine technical rule may receive a grant for a period not to exceed 12 semesters.
A. [PL 2001, c. 70, §9 (RP).]
B. [PL 2001, c. 70, §9 (RP).]
[PL 2019, c. 654, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 559, §10 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 70, §9 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 642, §6 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 654, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 419-A: MAINE STATE GRANT PROGRAM › 20-A §11617. Program administration

§11617. Program administration
1.  Responsibility of authority.
The authority shall administer the Maine State Grant Program, including establishing and maintaining fund accounting and control procedures as required by state law or as necessary for the State to be eligible to receive federal assistance under the Federal Student Assistance Program, Higher Education Act of 1965, Title IV, Part A, Subpart 3, as amended, United States Code, Title 20, Sections 1070c-1, 1070c-2 and 1070c-3.
[PL 2001, c. 70, §10 (AMD).]
2.  Guidelines and rules.
The following provisions shall apply to the program.
A. The authority shall develop rules, procedures, schedules and forms necessary to carry out the purposes of this program, including the adoption of reciprocal agreements with other states.   [PL 1989, c. 559, §10 (NEW).]
B. To the maximum extent possible consistent with the need for state control of this program, the authority shall use the guidelines, rules, regulations, procedures, forms and schedules set forth by the Secretary of Education for the administration of the Federal Student Assistance Program, Higher Education Act of 1965, Title IV, Part A, Subpart 1, as amended, United States Code, Title 20, Section 1070c.   [PL 1989, c. 559, §10 (NEW).]
[PL 1989, c. 559, §10 (NEW).]
3.  Decennial review.
The authority shall, by January 1, 2021, and every 10 years thereafter, conduct a review of the Maine State Grant Program. The authority shall establish a stakeholder group, through a partnership with other appropriate entities, to work together on the review. The review must include, but is not limited to, the following:
A. A review of the history and efficacy of the program and any necessary changes to the program;   [PL 2011, c. 642, §7 (NEW).]
B. Ideas to enhance the program in light of current and future higher education trends and needs;   [PL 2011, c. 642, §7 (NEW).]
C. Any recommendations on state funding for the program in light of trends in higher education costs and federal and private sector funding for student financial aid; and   [PL 2011, c. 642, §7 (NEW).]
D. Current and future grant and financial aid needs of students and families in the State.   [PL 2011, c. 642, §7 (NEW).]
The authority shall submit a written report of the findings of the decennial review by the January 1st the decennial review is due, along with any proposed legislation, to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education and cultural affairs.
[PL 2011, c. 642, §7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 559, §10 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 70, §10 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 642, §7 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 419-A: MAINE STATE GRANT PROGRAM › 20-A §11618. Nonlapsing fund

§11618. Nonlapsing fund
Any unexpended funds appropriated by the Legislature to carry out the purposes of this program shall not lapse, but shall be carried forward for continued use in the program.   [PL 1989, c. 559, §10 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 559, §10 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 419-A: MAINE STATE GRANT PROGRAM › 20-A §11619. Reduction of institutional or other grant aid (REPEALED)

§11619. Reduction of institutional or other grant aid
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 70, §11 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 70, §13 (AFF). MRSA T. 20-A §11619 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 419-A: MAINE STATE GRANT PROGRAM › 20-A §11619-A. Reduction of institutional or other grant aid

§11619-A. Reduction of institutional or other grant aid
Effective July 1, 2004, a grant received by a student under this chapter may be applied to reduce institutional or other grant aid to that student only if that institutional or grant aid is subsequently granted to a student with demonstrated financial need.   [RR 2003, c. 2, §68 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 673, §QQ2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 673, §QQ4 (AFF). RR 2003, c. 2, §68 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 419-A: MAINE STATE GRANT PROGRAM › 20-A §11620. Reduction of institutional or other grant aid (REPEALED)

§11620. Reduction of institutional or other grant aid
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 70, §11 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 673, §QQ3 (RP). PL 2003, c. 673, §QQ4 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 419-B: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM SCHOLARSHIP FUND (REPEALED) › 20-A §11631. University of Maine System Scholarship Fund (REPEALED)

§11631. University of Maine System Scholarship Fund
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 465, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 70, §12 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 623, §3 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 109, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 419-C: SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MAINE FUND › 20-A §11651. Scholarships for Maine Fund

§11651. Scholarships for Maine Fund
The Scholarships for Maine Fund is created and established as a nonlapsing fund under the jurisdiction and control of the Finance Authority of Maine. All revenues credited to this fund must be distributed as scholarships based on need for residents of the State who are enrolled in an accredited postsecondary education program of at least one year. The Finance Authority of Maine shall award scholarships and adopt rules for determining eligibility, terms and conditions of grants. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A. Interest earned on amounts in the fund may be used for the costs of administering the grants.   [PL 1997, c. 97, §5 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 97, §5 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 419-C: SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MAINE FUND › 20-A §11652. Finance Authority of Maine sponsored credit card

§11652. Finance Authority of Maine sponsored credit card
1.  Finance Authority of Maine sponsored credit card.
The Finance Authority of Maine may enter into an agreement with a financial institution, as defined in Title 9‑B, section 131, subsection 17‑A or a credit union, as defined in Title 9‑B, section 131, subsection 12‑A, or other credit card issuer to issue a credit card for the benefit of the Scholarships for Maine Fund.
[PL 1997, c. 97, §5 (NEW).]
2.  Agreement.
If the Finance Authority of Maine enters into an agreement with a financial institution, credit union or other credit card issuer in accordance with subsection 1, the Finance Authority of Maine shall negotiate the most favorable agreement for the Finance Authority of Maine, considering such factors as:
A. The rate of the fee by a credit card issuer;   [PL 1997, c. 97, §5 (NEW).]
B. The ability of a financial institution, credit union or other credit card issuer to market the card successfully; and   [PL 1997, c. 97, §5 (NEW).]
C. Customer service offered by the financial institution, credit union or other credit card issuer.   [PL 1997, c. 97, §5 (NEW).]
[PL 1997, c. 97, §5 (NEW).]
3.  Distribution of proceeds.
Funds received by the Finance Authority of Maine under the agreement with the financial institution, credit union or other credit card issuer must be deposited into the Scholarships for Maine Fund.
[PL 1997, c. 97, §5 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 97, §5 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 419-D: QUALITY CHILD CARE EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND › 20-A §11670. Quality Child Care Education Scholarship fund

§11670. Quality Child Care Education Scholarship fund
The Quality Child Care Education Scholarship Fund is created and established as a nonlapsing fund under the jurisdiction and control of the Finance Authority of Maine. All revenues credited to this fund must be distributed as scholarships based on financial need for residents of the State who are enrolled in one or more courses related to early childhood education or child development at accredited institutions of higher education or at course-offering institutions that have articulated agreements with accredited institutions of higher education. The Finance Authority of Maine shall award scholarships and adopt rules for determining eligibility, amounts, terms and conditions of scholarships. Interest earned on amounts in the fund may be used for the costs of administering the scholarships. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A.   [PL 1999, c. 783, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 401, §OOO5 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 783, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 421: POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION IN THE FIELD OF MEDICINE › 20-A §11801. Legislative intent

§11801. Legislative intent
1.  Admission of Maine residents to educational institutions.
It is the intent of the Legislature to assure, to the greatest extent possible, the admission of qualified Maine residents to educational institutions providing programs of instruction leading to doctoral degrees in allopathic medicine, dentistry, optometry and veterinary medicine.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
2.  Responsibility for program.
It is the intent of the Legislature, consistent with the purposes of this chapter, that the Chief Executive Officer of the Finance Authority of Maine shall administer the program and develop a plan that ensures, to the extent practicable, that Maine contract students, or a similar number of out-of-state medical school graduates, return to practice their profession within the State, in underserved areas.
[PL 1989, c. 698, §14 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 698, §76 (AFF).]
3.  Advisory committee.
The Advisory Committee on Medical Education, established by Title 5, section 12004‑I, subsection 7, shall assist the chief executive officer in planning and administration of the professional health program and particularly in the development of clinical education sites and continuing education, which are funded primarily by sources other than patient charges.
[PL 1989, c. 698, §15 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 698, §76 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 812, §111 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 455, §§1,11 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 503, §B77 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 698, §§14,15 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 421: POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION IN THE FIELD OF MEDICINE › 20-A §11803. Agreement of state contract student

§11803. Agreement of state contract student
1.  Agreement.
State contract students commencing their professional education between September 1, 1977, and June 30, 1981, shall, as a condition precedent to the commencement of that education, enter into an agreement with the State under which the student shall agree:
A. To pay tuition to the institution;   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
B. That, on the conclusion of the student's professional education, including internship, residency and obligated public health service and Armed Forces' service, the student shall pay the State or authority an amount of money equal to the state capitation payment for the student position that the student occupied. The authority may adopt or amend rules to define the conclusion of professional education; and   [PL 1989, c. 698, §17 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 698, §76 (AFF).]
C. The payments are payable at 6% simple annual interest over a period not to exceed 10 years; however, students may extend the repayment period by one to 10 years with the approval of the chief executive officer for a total repayment period not to exceed 20 years.   [PL 1989, c. 698, §17 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 698, §76 (AFF).]
[PL 1989, c. 698, §17 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 698, §76 (AFF).]
2.  Forgiveness of indebtedness.
The agreement must provide that 1/4 of the indebtedness is forgiven for each year in which the state contract student practices the student's profession within the State in primary care or other specialized areas as determined by the chief executive officer, with the advice of the Advisory Committee on Medical Education. For other state contract students returning to practice their profession in Maine, 1/4 of their indebtedness is forgiven for each of the first 2 years of practice.
[PL 1989, c. 698, §17 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 698, §76 (AFF).]
3.  Deferment.
Contract students under this section who, during the repayment period, either return to a Maine practice and then leave the State or who initially remain outside the State and then return to a Maine practice may seek a deferment of the annual principal and interest payments while outside the State for a period of time not to exceed 3 years. Interest must be assessed during this time and the student's total debt to the State, including principal and interest, must be repaid either through return service or cash payments as established by the chief executive officer. Requests for deferments must be made to the chief executive officer who shall make a determination on a case-by-case basis. The decision of the chief executive officer is final.
[PL 1989, c. 698, §17 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 698, §76 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 806, §§85,86 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 286, §1 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 698, §17 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 421: POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION IN THE FIELD OF MEDICINE › 20-A §11804. Agreement for contract students after July 1, 1981 (REPEALED)

§11804. Agreement for contract students after July 1, 1981
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 422, §22 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 806, §87 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 816, §A13 (RPR). PL 1983, c. 862, §66 (RP). PL 1985, c. 286, §2 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 737, §§A42,A43 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 402, §A122 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 421: POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION IN THE FIELD OF MEDICINE › 20-A §11805. Positions (REPEALED)

§11805. Positions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 698, §20 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 700, §A60 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 572 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 612, §6 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 824, §A36 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 832, §5 (RP). PL 1991, c. 832, §§13,14 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 683, §B11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 421: POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION IN THE FIELD OF MEDICINE › 20-A §11806. Instate clinical education programs; development of a plan

§11806. Instate clinical education programs; development of a plan
1.  Return to practice in Maine.
The chief executive officer shall develop a plan that ensures, to the extent practicable, that contract students, or a similar number of out-of-state medical school graduates, return to practice their profession within the State, particularly in underserved areas of the State. This plan must be completed and presented to the Legislature and the Governor before February 1st each year.
[PL 1989, c. 698, §21 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 698, §76 (AFF).]
2.  Plan.
[PL 1991, c. 832, §6 (RP); PL 1991, c. 832, §14 (AFF).]
3.  Coordination.
[PL 1991, c. 832, §7 (RP); PL 1991, c. 832, §14 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 455, §§7,8,11 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 698, §§21,22 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 832, §§6,7 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 832, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 421: POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION IN THE FIELD OF MEDICINE › 20-A §11807. Advisory Committee on Medical Education (REPEALED)

§11807. Advisory Committee on Medical Education
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 698, §23 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 832, §8 (RP). PL 1991, c. 832, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 421: POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION IN THE FIELD OF MEDICINE › 20-A §11808. Nonlapsing fund

§11808. Nonlapsing fund
There is created under the jurisdiction of the authority a nonlapsing, interest-earning, revolving fund to carry out the purposes of this chapter. Any unexpended balance in the fund carries over for continued use under this chapter. The authority may receive, invest and expend, on behalf of the fund, money from gifts, grants, bequests and donations, in addition to money appropriated or allocated by the State. Loan repayments under this section or other repayments to the authority must be invested by the authority, as provided by law, with the earned income to be added to the fund. Money received by the authority on behalf of the fund, except interest income, must be used for the designated purpose; interest income may be used for the designated purpose or to pay student financial assistance administrative costs incurred by the authority as determined appropriate by the authority.   [PL 1991, c. 612, §7 (RPR).]
The authority may allocate a portion of the annual loan repayments for the purpose of recruiting primary care physicians to designated underserved geographic areas of the State. Such portion may be used:   [PL 1991, c. 612, §7 (NEW).]
1.  Generation of funds.
To generate additional matching funds for recruitment of physicians to designated underserved geographic areas; or
[PL 1991, c. 612, §7 (NEW).]
2.  Criteria established.
In accordance with criteria established by the authority, to encourage primary care physicians to practice medicine in designated underserved areas.
[PL 1991, c. 612, §7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 455, §§9,11 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 698, §24 (RPR). PL 1991, c. 612, §7 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 421: POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION IN THE FIELD OF MEDICINE › 20-A §11809. Annual review

§11809. Annual review
The legislative committee having jurisdiction over appropriations and financial affairs shall annually review the program established under this chapter.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 421: POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION IN THE FIELD OF MEDICINE › 20-A §11810. Rules

§11810. Rules
The authority shall establish all rules necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter, except that the Commissioner of Health and Human Services shall develop rules for determining underserved areas for the practice of allopathic medicine, dentistry and optometry and the Commissioner of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources shall develop rules for the determination of underserved areas for the practice of veterinary medicine. The rules authorized by this section are adopted in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II.   [PL 1991, c. 612, §8 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §7 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 455, §§10,11 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 698, §25 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 700, §A61 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 612, §8 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 689, §B7 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 421: POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION IN THE FIELD OF MEDICINE › 20-A §11811. Curriculum improvements

§11811. Curriculum improvements
The authority may allocate a portion of the fund established in section 11808 to support improvements in the curricula of primary care residency programs offered in this State. In accordance with criteria established by rules adopted pursuant to section 11810, the chief executive officer may disburse funds allocated under this section to hospitals that provide primary care residency programs in the amounts necessary to make improvements in the curricula offered in those programs.   [PL 1991, c. 830, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 830, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 423: LOANS FOR CANDIDATES FOR PRACTICE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE › 20-A §12001. Purpose

§12001. Purpose
1.  Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide for persons who desire to practice osteopathic medicine in this State.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
2.  Findings.
The provision of financial assistance in securing this type of higher education is an important public purpose. Many qualified youth are deterred by financial considerations from securing this type of higher education resulting in irreparable loss to the State in maintaining the health of its residents.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 423: LOANS FOR CANDIDATES FOR PRACTICE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE › 20-A §12001-A. Definitions

§12001-A. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1989, c. 698, §26 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 698, §76 (AFF).]
1.  Authority.
"Authority" means the Finance Authority of Maine.
[PL 1989, c. 698, §26 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 698, §76 (AFF).]
2.  Chief executive officer.
"Chief executive officer" means the Chief Executive Officer of the Finance Authority of Maine.
[PL 1989, c. 76 (AFF); PL 1989, c. 698, §26 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 698, §26 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 423: LOANS FOR CANDIDATES FOR PRACTICE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE › 20-A §12002. State Osteopathic Loan Fund (REPEALED)

§12002. State Osteopathic Loan Fund
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 806, §88 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 698, §27 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 423: LOANS FOR CANDIDATES FOR PRACTICE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE › 20-A §12002-A. State Osteopathic Loan Fund

§12002-A. State Osteopathic Loan Fund
The State Osteopathic Loan Fund is created under the jurisdiction of the authority as a nonlapsing, interest-earning, revolving fund to carry out the purposes of this chapter. Any unexpended balance in the fund carries over for continued use under this chapter. The authority may receive, invest and expend, on behalf of the fund, money from gifts, grants, bequests and donations, in addition to money appropriated or allocated by the State. Loan repayments under this section or other repayments to the authority must be invested by the authority, as provided by law, with the earned income to be added to the fund. Money received by the authority on behalf of the fund, except interest income, must be used for the designated purpose; interest income may be used for the designated purpose or to pay student financial assistance administrative costs incurred by the authority as determined appropriate by the authority.   [PL 1991, c. 612, §9 (RPR).]
The authority may allocate a portion of the annual loan repayments for the purpose of recruiting primary care physicians to designated underserved geographic areas of the State. That portion may be used:   [PL 1991, c. 612, §9 (NEW).]
1.  Generate funds.
To generate additional matching funds for recruitment of physicians to designated underserved geographic areas; or
[PL 1991, c. 612, §9 (NEW).]
2.  Criteria established.
In accordance with criteria established by the authority, to encourage primary care physicians to practice medicine in a designated underserved area.
[PL 1991, c. 612, §9 (NEW).]
The chief executive officer shall include in the authority's biennial budget an appropriate request adequate to fund the loan program.   [PL 1991, c. 612, §9 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 698, §28 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 612, §9 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 423: LOANS FOR CANDIDATES FOR PRACTICE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE › 20-A §12003. Eligibility for loans

§12003. Eligibility for loans
An applicant shall be eligible for a loan under this chapter when the chief executive officer, after consultation with the executive committee of the Maine Osteopathic Association, finds that the applicant:   [PL 1989, c. 698, §29 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 698, §76 (AFF).]
1.  Residency.
Has been a resident of this State for a minimum of 3 years at any time prior to application;
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
2.  Qualifications.
Is attending or will immediately attend an osteopathic college or university accredited by the American Osteopathic Association;
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
3.  Financial resources.
Will, in the absence of a loan, be deterred by financial considerations from beginning or completing a course of study at an osteopathic college or university; and
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
4.  Return to Maine.
Shows a genuine interest in returning to this State to practice osteopathic medicine.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 698, §29 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 423: LOANS FOR CANDIDATES FOR PRACTICE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE › 20-A §12004. Repayment for pre-June 30, 1981 students

§12004. Repayment for pre-June 30, 1981 students
1.  Agreement.
A student commencing professional education between September 1, 1971 and June 30, 1981, as a condition of receiving a loan, shall enter into an agreement with the State that the student, after the completion of an internship, residency, obligated public health service or Armed Forces' service, shall enter in the practice of osteopathic medicine in this State and continue in that practice for a period of one year for each $2,000 of the loan utilized.
[PL 1985, c. 797, §48 (AMD).]
2.  Initial interest.
The loan must be granted to the applicant with no interest or principal payments until one year after the applicant has ended attendance at that osteopathic college or university.
[RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §20 (COR).]
3.  Breach of contract.
If a recipient of a loan fails to comply with the terms of the agreement with the State for reasons other than death, the recipient shall immediately be liable to the State for all loan payments received plus interest on each payment at the rate of 6% each year compounded semiannually.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
4.  Repayment process.
If a recipient of a loan practices osteopathic medicine in a community in this State for only a part of the total compensatory practice agreed upon, the recipient shall be liable to the State only for the amount granted under the loan plus interest at the rate of 6% each year compounded semiannually. This amount shall be reduced by a credit at the rate of $2,000 plus interest for each year the recipient has actually practiced in the State. The loan shall be repaid within 12 years of graduation.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 806, §89 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 797, §48 (AMD). RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §20 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 423: LOANS FOR CANDIDATES FOR PRACTICE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE › 20-A §12006. Rules

§12006. Rules
The authority shall establish rules necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter, except that the Commissioner of Health and Human Services shall develop rules for determining underserved areas for the practice of osteopathic medicine.   [PL 1991, c. 612, §12 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §7 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 756, §4 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 698, §31 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 700, §A63 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 612, §12 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 689, §B7 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 424: MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RECRUITMENT › 20-A §12102. Comprehensive programs

§12102. Comprehensive programs
The chief executive officer shall administer the comprehensive programs established in this chapter and chapter 424‑A to address the shortage of primary health care professionals and veterinarians in the State. With the assistance of the Advisory Committee on Medical Education, established by Title 5, section 12004‑I, subsection 7, the chief executive officer shall plan, evaluate and update the programs to ensure that Maine residents have access to medical education and veterinary education and that Maine residents have access to primary health care and to veterinary care for their animals.   [PL 2009, c. 488, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 830, §4 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 832, §10 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 488, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 424: MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RECRUITMENT › 20-A §12107. Rules

§12107. Rules
The authority shall establish rules necessary to implement this chapter. The Commissioner of Health and Human Services shall develop rules for determining health professional shortage areas for the practice of primary health care medicine and dentistry, for determining the reasonableness of the service provided by loan recipients to Medicaid and Medicare patients and participation by loan recipients in public health clinics, for determining underserved groups and for determining underserved specialties. The Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall develop rules for the determination of insufficient veterinary services. The rules authorized by this section must be adopted in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II.   [PL 1991, c. 830, §4 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 832, §10 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §7 (REV); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 830, §4 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 832, §10 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 689, §B7 (REV). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 424-A: MAINE VETERINARY MEDICINE LOAN PROGRAM › 20-A §12121. Definitions

§12121. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2009, c. 488, §14 (NEW).]
1.  Authority.
"Authority" means the Finance Authority of Maine.
[PL 2009, c. 488, §14 (NEW).]
2.  Chief executive officer.
"Chief executive officer" means the Chief Executive Officer of the Finance Authority of Maine.
[PL 2009, c. 488, §14 (NEW).]
3.  Insufficient veterinary services.
"Insufficient veterinary services" means an insufficient number of practitioners of veterinary medicine in a veterinary specialty related to livestock or emergency and critical care, as determined by the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
[PL 2021, c. 725, §1 (AMD).]
4.  Maine resident.
"Maine resident" means a person who has been a resident of the State for a minimum of 2 years for purposes other than education at the time of the person's entry to a school of veterinary medicine as determined by rule of the authority. In determining residency, the authority shall consider:
A. Length of residence in the State for other than tuition purposes;   [PL 2009, c. 488, §14 (NEW).]
B. Secondary school attended;   [PL 2009, c. 488, §14 (NEW).]
C. Legal residence of parents;   [PL 2009, c. 488, §14 (NEW).]
D. Place of voting registration, if registered to vote;   [PL 2009, c. 488, §14 (NEW).]
E. Place where taxes are paid; and   [PL 2009, c. 488, §14 (NEW).]
F. Other indicators established by the authority.   [PL 2009, c. 488, §14 (NEW).]
[PL 2009, c. 488, §14 (NEW).]
5.  Program.
"Program" means the Maine Veterinary Medicine Loan Program established under section 12122.
[PL 2009, c. 488, §14 (NEW).]
6.  Underserved geographic region.
"Underserved geographic region" means a geographic region of the State in which there is an insufficient number of practitioners of veterinary medicine, as determined by the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
[PL 2021, c. 725, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 488, §14 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV). PL 2021, c. 725, §§1, 2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 424-A: MAINE VETERINARY MEDICINE LOAN PROGRAM › 20-A §12123. Selection committee for students of veterinary medicine

§12123. Selection committee for students of veterinary medicine
The chief executive officer shall annually convene a selection committee of not fewer than 3 members to advise the authority in developing application materials designed to identify students likely to practice livestock veterinary medicine, emergency and critical care veterinary medicine or in an underserved geographic region in the State and to make recommendations to the authority regarding the priority of applicants for loans to students of veterinary medicine. The selection committee must include the state veterinarian and a representative of a statewide association of veterinarians.   [PL 2021, c. 725, §10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 488, §14 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 725, §10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 424-A: MAINE VETERINARY MEDICINE LOAN PROGRAM › 20-A §12124. Rules

§12124. Rules
The authority shall establish rules necessary to implement this chapter. The Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall adopt rules to establish criteria for determining areas of insufficient veterinary services for livestock or emergency and critical care, definitions of "livestock" and "emergency and critical care," criteria for determining underserved geographic regions and a method for determining the percentage of a practice that is devoted to livestock or emergency and critical care. In establishing criteria for determining areas of insufficient veterinary services for emergency and critical care and criteria for determining underserved geographic regions, the commissioner shall give priority consideration to regions within Aroostook County, Oxford County, Penobscot County, Piscataquis County, Somerset County and Washington County. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2021, c. 725, §11 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 488, §14 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV). PL 2021, c. 725, §11 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 424-A: MAINE VETERINARY MEDICINE LOAN PROGRAM › 20-A §12125. Report by the Finance Authority of Maine

§12125. Report by the Finance Authority of Maine
1.  Report.
The authority shall include in its annual report under Title 10, section 974, subsection 1 the following information regarding the program:
A. The number of applications received each year;   [PL 2021, c. 725, §12 (NEW).]
B. The number of loans awarded each year;   [PL 2021, c. 725, §12 (NEW).]
C. The total amount disbursed through the program;   [PL 2021, c. 725, §12 (NEW).]
D. The total amount of loan forgiveness awarded through the program;   [PL 2021, c. 725, §12 (NEW).]
E. The total number of veterinary students assisted by loans through the program;   [PL 2021, c. 725, §12 (NEW).]
F. The total number of veterinarians awarded loan forgiveness through the program;   [PL 2021, c. 725, §12 (NEW).]
G. The number of current program participants working in a veterinary specialty related to livestock;   [PL 2021, c. 725, §12 (NEW).]
H. The number of current program participants working in a veterinary specialty related to emergency and critical care;   [PL 2021, c. 725, §12 (NEW).]
I. The number of current program participants working in an underserved geographic region; and   [PL 2021, c. 725, §12 (NEW).]
J. The location of each current program participant's veterinary practice.   [PL 2021, c. 725, §12 (NEW).]
[PL 2021, c. 725, §12 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 725, §12 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 425: NATIONAL DEFENSE EDUCATION PROGRAM (REPEALED) › 20-A §12201. Acceptance of program (REPEALED)

§12201. Acceptance of program
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 318, §6 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 425: NATIONAL DEFENSE EDUCATION PROGRAM (REPEALED) › 20-A §12202. Custodian of funds (REPEALED)

§12202. Custodian of funds
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 318, §6 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 425: NATIONAL DEFENSE EDUCATION PROGRAM (REPEALED) › 20-A §12203. State agency (REPEALED)

§12203. State agency
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 318, §6 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 425: NATIONAL DEFENSE EDUCATION PROGRAM (REPEALED) › 20-A §12204. Appropriation (REPEALED)

§12204. Appropriation
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 318, §6 (RP).