129th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1806 LR 2410(01)
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Veterans' Services
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Stewart of Presque Isle
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Reduction in tuition revenue - Higher educational institutions
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Expanding the tuition waiver for the child of a veteran who is attending state-supported postsecondary institutions to include a certificate program and master's degree programs will result in a reduction in tuition revenue to the state supported higher educational institutions.  The amount of tuition loss can not be determined at this time.  However, an estimate provided by the University of Maine System anticipates revenue loss of approximately $350,000 per year.  The system has indicated that unless General Fund appropriations are provided to offset the revenue loss, programs and services offered by the university may be impacted.