20-A §12571. Definitions - Maine Statutes

Title 20-A: EDUCATION

Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION

Chapter 429-A: TUITION WAIVER AT STATE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS FOR PERSONS WHO HAVE RESIDED IN FOSTER CARE HEADING: PL 1999, C. 216, §1 (NEW)

§12571. Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [1999, c. 216, §1 (NEW).]

1. Authority. "Authority" means the Finance Authority of Maine.

[ 1999, c. 216, §1 (NEW) .]

2. Family foster home. "Family foster home" means the same as defined in Title 22, section 8101, subsection 3.

[ 1999, c. 216, §1 (NEW) .]

2-A. Permanency guardian. "Permanency guardian" means the person described in Title 22, section 4038-C.

[ 2005, c. 471, §1 (NEW) .]

3. State postsecondary educational institution. "Postsecondary educational institution" means the University of Maine System, the Maine Maritime Academy and the Maine Community College System.

[ 1999, c. 216, §1 (NEW); 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §2 (AMD); 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §4 (AFF) .]

4. Unmet need.

[ 1999, c. 774, §1 (RP) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1999, c. 216, §1 (NEW). 1999, c. 774, §1 (AMD). 2003, c. 20, §OO2 (AMD). 2003, c. 20, §OO4 (AFF). 2005, c. 471, §1 (AMD).