Statement on Legislature Passing Permanent Maine Free College
April 09, 2026
AUGUSTA, ME — Maine Community College System President David Daigler issued the following statement Thursday, following the legislative votes on the supplemental budget, which now goes to Governor Janet Mills:
“We are on the verge of witnessing a once-in-a-generation transformation in Maine’s higher education landscape,” Daigler said.
“Making community college tuition-free a permanent reality gives future high school graduates the confidence of knowing they can attend college. This initiative provides the means and the opportunity for Maine’s high school graduates to pursue college and for the state’s businesses to secure the skilled, educated workforce they need,” Daigler said.
“I am profoundly grateful to the legislature for their support and for sending this bill to Governor Janet Mills for her signature.”
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