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Maine's School Funding Formula Overhaul Passes Committee

Maine's School Funding Formula Overhaul Passes Committee

Portland Maine News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · The Daily News Now!

March 19, 20261m 17s

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Maines Education and Cultural Affairs Committee unanimously approved an amended bill to overhaul the states school funding formula, marking the first update in two decades. The key amendment, sponsored by Representative Kelly Murphy, introduces a ten percent factor for local poverty rates and a three-year hold harmless provision for all districts. The bill now advances to the full Legislature for final votes.

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