Schools will get more aid after Maine discovers $42M math error

Schools will get more aid after Maine discovers $42M math error

AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine schools will get an unexpected windfall after state officials said a math error led them to overestimate a key figure setting aid to districts.On net, nearly $42.4 million more in state aid will go to school districts, including $3.6 million in Portland, more than $800,000 in Lewiston and nearly $900,000 in Bangor. No district will get less money, but many will see no increase, according to Maine Department of Education da…

Maine schools to get more funding after state discovers $42M math error

Maine schools will get an unexpected windfall after state officials said a math error led them to overestimate a key figure setting aid to districts.