132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1740 LR 2389(01)
An Act to Establish the Maine Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics Matching Grant Program
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Sayre of Kennebunk
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 Projections  FY 2027-28 Projections  FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $3,000,000 $0 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $3,000,000 $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $3.0 million in fiscal year 2025-26 to the Department of Education to establish and administer a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics Education Matching Grant Program to provide grants to schools, museums and other entities that offer hands-on learning experiences in science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics for students in this State from kindergarten to grade 12.