127th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1141 LR 252(02)
An Act To Increase the Affordability of College Tuition and Attract Professionals to Maine
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2015-16 FY 2016-17 Projections  FY 2017-18 Projections  FY 2018-19
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $3,800,000 $3,800,000 $3,800,000 $3,800,000
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $3,800,000 $3,800,000 $3,800,000 $3,800,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes General Fund appropriations totaling $3,800,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 2015-16 to the Maine Community College System.  Of that amount, $1,800,000 per year is provided to support 27 College Navigator positions and $2,000,000 per year is appropriated to expand student work study opportunities.