CHAPTER 20
H.P. 429 - L.D. 550
Resolve, to Amend the National Guard Education Assistance Pilot Program
Emergency preamble. Whereas, Acts and resolves of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine National Guard is a valuable resource for the State of Maine; and
Whereas, those in service to Maine deserve to be recognized and rewarded for their service; and
Whereas, it is imperative that this legislation take effect in time to allow members of the Maine National Guard to attend classes in the next school year; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore, be it
Sec. 1. Resolve 1999, c. 121, §1, sub-§2, amended. Resolved: That Resolve 1999, c. 121, §1, sub-§2 is amended to read:
2. Tuition grant for Maine National Guard member. A Maine National Guard member who meets the prerequisites of subsection 3 is entitled to a 100% tuition grant at any state postsecondary education institution. A member who attends a state regionally accredited private college or university is entitled to a grant of 100% of the tuition at that private college or university or of the tuition at the University of Maine, whichever is less. The Maine National Guard shall provide the cost of tuition to a member who meets the requirements of subsection 3.
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this resolve takes effect when approved.
Effective May 15, 2001.
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