LD 700: An Act To Promote Student Enrollment And Degree Completion In The University Of Maine System By Awarding Waivers Of Tuition And Fees To Eligible Students
LD 700 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).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialAn Act To Promote Student Enrollment And Degree Completion In The University Of Maine System By Awarding Waivers Of Tuition And Fees To Eligible Students. Currently in Senate.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental impact identified
Risks
- No direct environmental impact identified
Economy
Benefits
- Increases workforce development through higher degree attainment
- Reduces student debt burden
Risks
- Requires significant state or university budget allocation
- Risk of offsetting revenue loss for the institution
Society
Benefits
- Expands access to higher education for students
- Promotes higher degree completion rates
Risks
- Implementation depends on complex eligibility criteria
- May create inequities if funding does not match demand
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Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Potential for significant fiscal pressure on the University of Maine system budget
Analysis based solely on bill summary provided by OpenStates
Where it stands
Introduced
CurrentDied in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
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