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LD 1011

An Act To Change The Residency Requirements For State Funding For Student Tuition At The Maine School Of Science And Mathematics

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Mark Babin and 4 co-sponsors

Failed bill would have changed residency rules for state tuition funding at Maine's specialized science and mathematics school, ultimately rejected by legislature.

Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)
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Bill Summary · LD 1011

Legislative bill overview

LD 1011 proposed modifying residency requirements for state funding that covers student tuition at the Maine School of Science and Mathematics (MSSM), a selective public secondary school. The bill was introduced but ultimately rejected by the legislature on June 3, 2025, with the majority voting against passage.

Why is this important

MSSM is Maine's only public residential science and mathematics academy, serving academically advanced students statewide. Changes to residency-based funding eligibility could affect access equity, state budget allocation, and which students benefit from this specialized educational opportunity.

Potential points of contention

  • In-state vs. out-of-state enrollment: Whether non-residents should access state-funded tuition support and at what fiscal cost to Maine taxpayers
  • Equity and access: Whether residency requirements barrier or properly target limited public funding to Maine students
  • Budget impact: The fiscal implications of expanding or restricting state tuition support at a specialized institution

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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