2010 Maine Code
TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION
Chapter 426: MAINE DENTAL EDUCATION AND RECRUITMENT
20-A §12301. Definitions

Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION

§12301. Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, §2 (NEW); 1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, §4 (AFF); 1999, c. 496, §2 (NEW).]

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

[ 1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, §2 (NEW); 1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, §4 (AFF); 1999, c. 496, §2 (NEW) .]

2. Chief executive officer. "Chief executive officer" means the Chief Executive Officer of the Finance Authority of Maine.

[ 1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, §2 (NEW); 1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, §4 (AFF); 1999, c. 496, §2 (NEW) .]

3. Maine resident. "Maine resident" means a person who has been a resident of the State for a minimum of 2 years at the time of the person's entry to dental school for purposes other than education, as determined by rule of the authority. In determining residency, the authority shall consider:

A. Length of residence in the State for other than tuition purposes; [1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, §2 (NEW); 1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, §4 (AFF); 1999, c. 496, §2 (NEW).]

B. Secondary school attended; [1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, §2 (NEW); 1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, §4 (AFF); 1999, c. 496, §2 (NEW).]

C. Legal residence of parents; [1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, §2 (NEW); 1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, §4 (AFF); 1999, c. 496, §2 (NEW).]

D. Place of voting registration, if registered to vote; [1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, §2 (NEW); 1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, §4 (AFF); 1999, c. 496, §2 (NEW).]

E. Place where taxes are paid; and [1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, §2 (NEW); 1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, §4 (AFF); 1999, c. 496, §2 (NEW).]

F. Other indicators established by the authority. [1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, §2 (NEW); 1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, §4 (AFF); 1999, c. 496, §2 (NEW).]

[ 1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, §2 (NEW); 1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, §4 (AFF); 1999, c. 496, §2 (NEW) .]

4. Underserved population area. "Underserved population area" means a population group or geographical area receiving insufficient oral health care, as determined by the Commissioner of Health and Human Services and as defined in rules adopted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to section 12305. The rules must take into consideration factors that include, but are not limited to, family income levels, availability of dental care and percentage of families qualifying for Medicaid coverage.

[ 2001, c. 471, Pt. B, §11 (RPR); 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §§6,7 (REV) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1999, c. 401, §NN2 (NEW). 1999, c. 401, §NN4 (AFF). 1999, c. 496, §2 (NEW). 2001, c. 471, §B11 (AMD). 2003, c. 689, §§B6,7 (REV).