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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.
 
FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE
 
Student Financial Assistance Programs 0653
 
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds to the Maine State Grant Program to support adult learners in returning to school and completing their credentials.

GENERAL FUND	2019-20	2020-21	
All Other	$1,000,000	$1,000,000	
			
GENERAL FUND TOTAL	$1,000,000	$1,000,000	

Student Financial Assistance Programs 0653
 
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds to the Maine State Grant Program to increase the minimum grant award from $1,000 to $2,500.

GENERAL FUND	2019-20	2020-21	
All Other	$8,450,000	$8,450,000	
			
GENERAL FUND TOTAL	$8,450,000	$8,450,000	

FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE			
DEPARTMENT TOTALS	2019-20	2020-21	
			
GENERAL FUND	$9,450,000	$9,450,000	
			
DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS	$9,450,000	$9,450,000	
 
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SUMMARY
This amendment provides that, of the $9,450,000 appropriated in each fiscal year, $1,000,000 in each fiscal year must be dedicated to assistance of adult learners in returning to school and completing their credentials.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
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