An Act Regarding Public Higher Education Funding in the State

This bill requires the state to increase its funding for the Maine Maritime Academy each year, aiming to match the funding levels of the University of Maine System or the Maine Community College System. It also creates a commission to study how public higher education in the state is funded. This commission will review current laws and funding methods, analyze goals like making higher education more affordable, and suggest changes by December 3, 2025.

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