132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1740 LR 2389(02)
An Act to Establish the Maine Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics Matching Grant Program
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
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.