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USA Statutes : maine
Title : Title 20-A. EDUCATION
Chapter : Chapter 426. MAINE DENTAL EDUCATION AND RECRUITMENT (HEADING. PL 1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, @2 (new); c. 496, @2 (new))
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Title 20-A - §12301. Definitions
Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 426: MAINE DENTAL EDUCATION AND RECRUITMENT (HEADING: PL 1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, @2 (new); c. 496, @2 (new))
§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); §4 (aff); c. 496, §2 (new).]
1. Authority. "Authority" means the Finance Authority of Maine.
[1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, §2 (new); §4 (aff); 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); §4 (aff); 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); §4 (aff); c. 496, §2 (new).]
B. Secondary school attended;
[1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, §2 (new); §4 (aff); c. 496, §2 (new).]
C. Legal residence of parents;
[1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, §2 (new); §4 (aff); c. 496, §2 (new).]
D. Place of voting registration, if registered to vote;
[1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, §2 (new); §4 (aff); c. 496, §2 (new).]
E. Place where taxes are paid; and
[1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, §2 (new); §4 (aff); c. 496, §2 (new).]
F. Other indicators established by the authority.
[1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, §2 (new); §4 (aff); c. 496, §2 (new).]
[1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, §2 (new); §4 (aff); 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:
PL 1999,
Ch. 401,
§NN2
(NEW).
PL 1999,
Ch. 401,
§NN4
(AFF).
PL 1999,
Ch. 496,
§2
(NEW).
PL 2001,
Ch. 471,
§B11
(AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 689,
§B6,7
(REV).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
This page created on: 2005-10-01
Title 20-A - §12302. Maine Dental Education Loan Program
Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 426: MAINE DENTAL EDUCATION AND RECRUITMENT (HEADING: PL 1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, @2 (new); c. 496, @2 (new))
§12302. Maine Dental Education Loan Program
1. Establishment. The Maine Dental Education Loan Program, referred to in this chapter as "the program," is established. The authority shall
administer the program. Under this program, beginning in fiscal year 2000-01, the chief executive officer shall award up
to 3 loans or loan repayment agreements annually up to an aggregate of 12. As provided in subsection 3:
A. Loans are available to Maine residents enrolled in a dental school; or
[2003, c. 510, Pt. E, §1 (rpr).]
B. A loan repayment agreement is available to a person who is eligible for licensure as a doctor of dental medicine in Maine
and who has outstanding dental education loans.
[2003, c. 510, Pt. E, §1 (rpr).]
[2003, c. 510, Pt. E, §1 (rpr).]
2. Application process. Application must be made directly to the authority.
[1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, §2 (new); §4 (aff); c. 496, §2 (new).]
3. Eligibility. The following persons are eligible to participate in the program:
A. Applicants under subsection 1, paragraph A who meet eligibility criteria established by rule of the authority, which at
a minimum must require:
(1) That the student be a Maine resident;
(2) That the student be enrolled in a dental school; and
(3) That priority be given to a student:
(a) Who previously received a loan pursuant to this section;
(b) Who exhibits financial need; and
(c) Who demonstrates an interest in serving an underserved population area; and
[2005, c. 397, Pt. A, §17 (rpr).]
B. Applicants under subsection 1, paragraph B who meet eligibility criteria established by rule of the authority, which at
a minimum must require:
(1) That the applicant be eligible for licensure to practice dental medicine in Maine;
(2) That the applicant have outstanding dental education loans; and
(3) That the applicant be willing to serve an underserved population area.
[2005, c. 397, Pt. A, §17 (rpr).]
[2005, c. 397, Pt. A, §17 (amd).]
4. Maximum amount. The maximum loan or loan repayment amount available to each participant is $20,000 per year for a period of up to 4 years.
[1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, §2 (new); §4 (aff); c. 496, §2 (new).]
5. Loan agreement; forgiveness. A student applying under subsection 1, paragraph A shall enter into a loan agreement as set out in this subsection.
A. Upon completion of professional education, the student shall repay the loan in accordance with this paragraph.
(1) A loan recipient who does not obtain loan forgiveness pursuant to subparagraph (2) shall repay the entire principal
of the loan plus simple interest at a rate to be determined by rule of the authority.
Interest does not begin to accrue until the loan recipient completes dental education.
(2) A loan recipient who, upon conclusion of the recipient's professional education, including any fellowships, elects to
serve as a practitioner of dental medicine in an underserved population area is forgiven 25% of the original outstanding indebtedness
for each year of that practice.
[1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, §2 (new); §4 (aff); c. 496, §2 (new).]
B. Loans must be repaid over a term no longer than 10 years, except that the chief executive officer may extend an individual's
term as necessary to ensure repayment of the loan. Repayment must commence when the loan recipient completes, withdraws from
or otherwise fails to continue dental education.
[1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, §2 (new); §4 (aff); c. 496, §2 (new).]
C. A loan recipient serving an underserved population area pursuant to paragraph A, subparagraph (2) must serve all patients
regardless of ability to pay through insurance or other payment source.
[1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, §2 (new); §4 (aff); c. 496, §2 (new).]
[1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, §2 (new); §4 (aff); c. 496, §2 (new).]
6. Loan repayment agreement. An applicant under subsection 1, paragraph B shall enter into a loan repayment agreement as set out in this subsection.
A. An applicant will receive payment from the authority on the applicant's outstanding indebtedness for dental education at
a rate of $20,000 per year of service for up to 4 years as long as the applicant continues to serve as a practitioner of dental
medicine in an underserved population area.
[1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, §2 (new); §4 (aff); c. 496, §2 (new).]
B. A person receiving loan repayment payments under this subsection must serve all patients regardless of ability to pay through
insurance or other payment source.
[1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, §2 (new); §4 (aff); c. 496, §2 (new).]
[1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, §2 (new); §4 (aff); c. 496, §2 (new).]
7. Default. A loan recipient who agrees to practice in an underserved population area and who fails to complete the period of service
required to pay off the loan is liable to the authority for an amount equal to the sum of the total amount paid by or on behalf
of the authority to or on behalf of the recipient under the contract plus interest at a rate determined by the authority.
Credit for practice in an underserved population area will be awarded for each consecutive 12-month period served. Exceptions
may be made by the authority in accordance with subsection 8.
A loan recipient may be granted permission to default without penalty from an agreement to serve in an underserved population
area by petitioning the authority. Grounds for permission to default without penalty include, but are not limited to, catastrophic
circumstances that prevent the recipient from remaining in an underserved population area for the required period of time.
The recipient receives credit for the number of months served and the remaining financial obligation plus interest must be
repaid to the authority in cash under the terms of the original agreement.
[1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, §2 (new); §4 (aff); c. 496, §2 (new).]
8. Deferments. Deferments on the repayment of a loan under the program may be granted for causes established by rule of the authority.
Interest at a rate to be determined by rule of the authority must be assessed during the deferment. The student's total
debt to the authority, including principal and interest, must be repaid either through return service or cash payments. The
chief executive officer shall make determinations of deferment on a case-by-case basis. The decision of the chief executive
officer is final.
[1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, §2 (new); §4 (aff); c. 496, §2 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1999,
Ch. 401,
§NN2
(NEW).
PL 1999,
Ch. 401,
§NN4
(AFF).
PL 1999,
Ch. 496,
§2
(NEW).
PL 2003,
Ch. 510,
§E1
(AMD).
PL 2005,
Ch. 397,
§A17
(AMD).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
This page created on: 2005-10-01
Title 20-A - §12303. Nonlapsing fund
Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 426: MAINE DENTAL EDUCATION AND RECRUITMENT (HEADING: PL 1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, @2 (new); c. 496, @2 (new))
§12303. Nonlapsing fund
1. Fund created. A nonlapsing, interest-earning, revolving fund under the jurisdiction of the authority is created to carry out the purposes
of this chapter. Any unexpended balance in the fund carries over for continued use under this chapter. The authority may
receive, invest and expend, on behalf of the fund, money from gifts, grants, bequests and donations in addition to money appropriated
or allocated by the State. Loan repayments under this chapter or other repayments to the authority must be invested by the
authority, as provided by law, with the earned income to be added to the fund. Money received by the authority on behalf
of the fund, except interest income, must be used for the designated purpose; interest income may be used for the designated
purpose or to pay student financial assistance administrative costs incurred by the authority for the operation of the program.
[1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, §2 (new); §4 (aff); c. 496, §2 (new).]
2. Allocation of repayments. The authority may reallocate a portion of the annual loan repayments for the purpose of recruiting dentists for underserved
population areas. That portion may be used:
A. In accordance with criteria established by the authority, to encourage dentists to practice in underserved population areas;
or
[1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, §2 (new); §4 (aff); c. 496, §2 (new).]
B. To repay education loans for the dental education of licensed dentists to enable the dentists to practice in underserved
population areas.
[1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, §2 (new); §4 (aff); c. 496, §2 (new).]
[1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, §2 (new); §4 (aff); c. 496, §2 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1999,
Ch. 401,
§NN2
(NEW).
PL 1999,
Ch. 401,
§NN4
(AFF).
PL 1999,
Ch. 496,
§2
(NEW).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
This page created on: 2005-10-01
Title 20-A - §12304. Advisory Committee on Dental Education
Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 426: MAINE DENTAL EDUCATION AND RECRUITMENT (HEADING: PL 1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, @2 (new); c. 496, @2 (new))
§12304. Advisory Committee on Dental Education
1. Committee. The Advisory Committee on Dental Education, established pursuant to Title 5, section 12004-I, subsection 7-C, shall assist
the chief executive officer in evaluating and improving the program.
[1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, §2 (new); §4 (aff); c. 496, §2 (new).]
2. Members. The Advisory Committee on Dental Education consists of:
A. Ten voting members appointed by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House as follows:
(1) One member appointed by the Speaker who represents a major statewide organization representing dentists;
(2) One member appointed by the Speaker who represents a major statewide coalition dedicated to issues concerning ambulatory
care;
(3) One member appointed by the Speaker who represents a major statewide alliance dedicated to children's issues;
(4) One member appointed by the Speaker who represents the Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Health, Oral
Health Program;
(5) Two members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker;
(6) One member appointed by the President who represents a major statewide organization of consumers dedicated to the cause
of affordable health care;
(7) One member appointed by the President who represents a major statewide organization dedicated to ensuring equal justice;
(8) One member appointed by the President who represents the Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Medical
Services; and
(9) One Senator appointed by the President.
The chief executive officer may submit recommendations for appointees under this paragraph to the President of the Senate
and the Speaker of the House; and
[2001, c. 471, Pt. B, §12 (rpr); 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (rev).]
B. Two nonvoting members, one of whom represents the authority, appointed by the Speaker, and one of whom represents an office
of primary health care appointed by the President.
[1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, §2 (new); §4 (aff); c. 496, §2 (new).]
[2001, c. 471, Pt. B, §12 (amd); 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (rev).]
3. Vacancies. In the case of a vacancy or resignation, an appointment must be made as for a new member to fill the vacancy until the expiration
of the term.
[1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, §2 (new); §4 (aff); c. 496, §2 (new).]
4. Terms. The term of office for all appointees is 2 years.
[1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, §2 (new); §4 (aff); c. 496, §2 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1999,
Ch. 401,
§NN2
(NEW).
PL 1999,
Ch. 401,
§NN4
(AFF).
PL 1999,
Ch. 496,
§2
(NEW).
PL 2001,
Ch. 471,
§B12
(AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 689,
§B6
(REV).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
This page created on: 2005-10-01
Title 20-A - §12305. Rules
Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 426: MAINE DENTAL EDUCATION AND RECRUITMENT (HEADING: PL 1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, @2 (new); c. 496, @2 (new))
§12305. Rules
The authority shall establish rules necessary to implement this chapter. The Commissioner of Health and Human Services shall
develop rules for determining underserved population areas. These rules must include a process for ensuring guaranteed access
to dental care through technical assistance and site visits to participating providers. The rules authorized by this section
must be adopted in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine
technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II-A.
[1999, c. 401, Pt. NN, §2 (new); §4 (aff); c. 496, §2 (new); 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §7 (rev).]
Section History:
PL 1999,
Ch. 401,
§NN2
(NEW).
PL 1999,
Ch. 401,
§NN4
(AFF).
PL 1999,
Ch. 496,
§2
(NEW).
PL 2003,
Ch. 689,
§B7
(REV).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
This page created on: 2005-10-01
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