An Act To Increase Educational Opportunities in the Kennebec Valley Region

Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made.

UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE

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Initiative: Provides one-time funds to accelerate the transition of the University of Maine at Augusta from an institution focused on two-year degrees to an institution focused on granting four-year baccalaureate degrees that meets the educational, economic, cultural and professional needs of the Kennebec Valley region.

GENERAL FUND	2007-08	2008-09
All Other	$700,000	$200,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL	$700,000	$200,000

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This bill makes one-time General Fund appropriations of $700,000 in fiscal year 2007-08 and $200,000 in fiscal year 2008-09 to the University of Maine System to accelerate the transition of the University of Maine at Augusta from an institution focused on two-year degrees to an institution focused on granting four-year baccalaureate degrees that meets the educational, economic, cultural and professional needs of the Kennebec Valley region.