LD973 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Establish the Community Partnerships with Public School Systems Grant Program.

What is the status of LD973?

Failed as of April 29, 2026. Latest action: Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD) (April 29, 2026).

Michael Brennan (D, 115), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for LD973?

On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=973&snum=132

Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature

Maine LD973: An Act to Establish the Community Partnerships with Public School Systems Grant Program

Q: What does LD973 do?

In its own words: An Act to Establish the Community Partnerships with Public School Systems Grant Program" Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF School and Community Partnerships N502 Initiative: Provides one-time funds for grants to public schools and community partners including colleges and universities, community action agencies or other equivalent agencies for the purpose of offering services and addressing issues related to mental health, public he.

Status: Failed, April 29, 2026

What the bill says

An Act to Establish the Community Partnerships with Public School Systems Grant Program" Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF School and Community Partnerships N502 Initiative: Provides one-time funds for grants to public schools and community partners including colleges and universities, community action agencies or other equivalent agencies for the purpose of offering services and addressing issues related to mental health, public he.

From the engrossed text:

An Act to Establish the Community Partnerships with Public School Systems Grant Program" Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF School and Community Partnerships N502 Initiative: Provides one-time funds for grants to public schools and community partners including colleges and universities, community action agencies or other equivalent agencies for the purpose of offering services and addressing issues related to mental health, public health, staff development or other issues identified by the community or schools. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $250,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $250,000 $0 2240 ' Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section number to read consecutively. SUMMARY 2288 This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, changes the 2299 appropriation from $500,000 one-time funding to $250,000 one-time funding. 3300 FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 3311 (See attached) Page 1 - 132LR0906(02) COMMITTEE AMENDMENT

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Maine LD973: An Act to Establish the Community Partnerships with Public School Systems Grant Program

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