129th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 509 LR 2193(02)
An Act To Increase the Minimum Grant Amount under the Maine State Grant Program
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2019-20 FY 2020-21 Projections  FY 2021-22 Projections  FY 2022-23
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $9,450,000 $9,450,000 $9,450,000 $9,450,000
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $9,450,000 $9,450,000 $9,450,000 $9,450,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations totaling $9,450,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 2019-20 to the Student Financial Assistance Programs within the Finance Authority of Maine.  Of that amount, $8,450,000 per year is provided to support the increase in the minimum grant award under the Maine State Grant Program from $1,000 to $2,500 and $1,000,000 per year is appropriated to support adult learners in returning to school and completing their credentials.
LD 1001, the Governor's proposed 2020-2021 biennial budget, includes a General Fund appropriation of $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2019-20 and ongoing appropriations of $2,000,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 2020-21 to support adult learners in returning to school and completing their credentials.