MaineMaine schools could receive funding for summer learning programs
School units that offer summer programs and credit recovery could receive funding for high school coursework and younger students’ learning, with priority for higher-poverty units.
What it does
The amendment describes funding for school units that offer summer school and credit recovery, with priority for units with higher student poverty rates.
Argument forFunding could help schools offer credit recovery and summer learning, with priority for units serving more students in poverty.
Argument againstSchool units with lower poverty rates may receive less funding priority, even if their students need summer learning or credit recovery.
More detail
School administrative units could use the funding for summer programs and related credit recovery. Funding supports high school students working toward course credits and on-time graduation, and may also support elementary and middle school enrichment and intervention. Funding is listed as $9.3 million for each of fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27. Units serving students with poverty rates of 25% or higher must receive priority; additional consideration goes to students from asset-limited and income-constrained households. The listed funding is for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27.
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- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Became Law
- Died
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History
- 2026
- Apr 29Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)Died
- 2025
- Jun 25CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
- Jun 5On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence.
- Jun 4Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- Jun 4PASSED TO BE ENACTED.Became Law
- Jun 4Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (H-401) in concurrence.Minor
- Jun 4Committee Amendment "A" (H-401) READ and ADOPTED.Minor
- Jun 4Bill READ ONCE.Minor
- Jun 4On motion by Senator RAFFERTY of York the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report ACCEPTED.
- Jun 4Reports Read
- Jun 3Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- Vote recorded ACC MAJ OTP AS AMENDED REP. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 3The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-401).Minor
- Jun 3Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.
- Jun 3Committee Amendment "A" (H-401) was READ and ADOPTED.Minor
- Jun 3The Bill was READ ONCE.Minor
- Jun 3(Yeas 75 - Nays 71 - Absent 5 - Excused 0)
- Jun 3ROLL CALL NO. 302
- Jun 3On motion of Representative MURPHY of Scarborough, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.
- Jun 3Reports READ.
- Jun 2Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP
- May 1Voted - Divided Report
- May 1Work Session Held
- Apr 11The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.Minor
- Apr 11Received by the Clerk of the House on April 11, 2025.Introduced
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