Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateMaineIntroduced
LD 2147: An Act To Provide Funding To Improve The College And Career Readiness Of Certain Students In Androscoggin And Oxford Counties
Jill Duson
LD 2147 status: Introduced — Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD) (updated Apr 29, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
68OUT OF 100
Score:68/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion70%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill proposed providing supplemental funding to schools in Androscoggin and Oxford counties to support college and career readiness programming.
Who is affected
Students, school districts, and educators within Androscoggin and Oxford counties.
Requirements and enforcement
The bill would have mandated the administration of college and career readiness services by participating educational entities.
Costs and funding
The specific dollar amount was not detailed in the available summary abstract.
When it takes effect
The bill was introduced in early 2026 and failed to progress before the Legislature adjourned sine die.
Potential benefits
Potential for improved academic and career outcomes for students in the targeted region.
Risks and tradeoffs
Geographic inequity in funding and potential for ineffective program implementation.
What is still unknown
Exact funding mechanisms, eligibility criteria, and performance evaluation standards were not described in the source.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Increases human capital investment in two counties
- Improves regional workforce readiness
- Directs fiscal support to local school districts
Risks
- Adds to state government budgetary expenditures
- Geographic concentration may cause equity concerns
- Requires ongoing administrative funding management
Society
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Enhances college access for local students
- Provides career-specific preparation services
- Targeted support for underserved county populations
Risks
- Creates disparity for students in excluded counties
- Limited in scope to specific regional demographics
- Reliance on school-led implementation effectiveness
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
03
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
The bill failed to pass and is no longer active legislation.
Analysis scope
Source provided is a summary abstract only.
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Where it stands
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- Final agreementUpcoming
- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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