Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateMaineIntroduced
LD 823: An Act To Establish A Grant Program To Provide For Statewide And Equitable Access To Experiential Science, Technology, Engineering And Mathematics Competition Programs
David Haggan
LD 823 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
63OUT OF 100
Score:63/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion75%
Bill summary
What changes
LD 823 sought to create a grant program to provide equitable access to STEM competitions for Maine students.
Who is affected
Students, K-12 educational institutions, and STEM program providers.
Requirements and enforcement
The bill would have required the state to establish criteria and solicit applications for STEM competition grants.
Costs and funding
The abstract mentions state funding; the precise cost was not identified in the provided summary.
When it takes effect
The bill is now dead and will not be implemented.
Potential benefits
Proposed benefits included broader student access to STEM programs and improved educational equity.
Risks and tradeoffs
Concerns included the potential for inefficient state spending and administrative oversight burdens.
What is still unknown
Specific grant amounts, application processes, and criteria for selection were not detailed 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
60%
Benefits
- Provides targeted funding for educational competition providers
- Stimulates local activity around STEM-related educational materials
- Supports long-term workforce development initiatives
Risks
- Increases state budget expenditure
- Creates administrative overhead for grant solicitation and processing
- Potential for inefficient allocation of state funds
Society
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Expands educational equity for students across Maine
- Reduces geographic and financial barriers to participation
- Promotes engagement in high-impact learning opportunities
Risks
- Risk of inequitable distribution despite intent
- Potential competition for focus between extracurriculars and core curriculum
- Uncertain methodology for measuring success or impact
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 currently dead.
Analysis scope
Source provided is an abstract; full legislative text not analyzed.
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Where it stands
Official record- IntroducedCurrent
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- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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