8. All existing forms, licenses, letterheads, signs and similar items bearing the name of or referring to the "Maine Technical College System" may be utilized by the Maine Community College System until existing supplies of those items are exhausted.

Sec. 127. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made.

MAINE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM

Maine Technical College System,

Board of Trustees of the

Initiative: Provides funds to launch the Maine Community College System as a transformation from the Maine Technical College System.

General Fund 2003-04 2004-05

All Other $500,000 $500,000

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General Fund Total $500,000 $500,000

SUMMARY

This bill amends the Maine Revised Statutes to reflect the transformation of the Maine Technical College System into the Maine Community College System. The bill changes statutory references from "technical" college or system to "community." It also amends the laws governing the Maine Career Advantage program to align its services with the Maine Community College System.