§12995. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
[PL 2025, c. 324, §1 (NEW).]
1.
Authority.
"Authority" means the Finance Authority of Maine.
[PL 2025, c. 324, §1 (NEW).]
2.
Eligible student loan.
"Eligible student loan" means an undergraduate or graduate school student loan obtained for study at an accredited institution of higher education by a student eligible to receive assistance under a federal student assistance program authorized under the federal Higher Education Act of 1965, Title IV.
[PL 2025, c. 324, §1 (NEW).]
3.
Fund.
"Fund" means the Maine Credentialed Workforce Program Fund established in section 12997.
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4.
Priority occupation.
"Priority occupation" means a profession needing skilled workers as identified by the authority in consultation with workforce experts and in the Department of Economic and Community Development publication "Maine Economic Development Strategy 2020-2029," or successor economic development strategy for the State.
[PL 2025, c. 324, §1 (NEW).]
5.
Program.
"Program" means the Maine Credentialed Workforce Program established in section 12996.
[PL 2025, c. 324, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2025, c. 324, §1 (NEW).