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Category: Education and Cultural Affairs

Sen. Vitelli introduces bill to provide expedited financial support to schools needing emergency construction or repairs

Posted: February 14, 2024

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Sen. Eloise Vitell, D-Arrowsic, introduced a bill that would expedite state funding for schools in need of construction...

Sen. Reny bill to support school nutrition and locally-grown food becomes law

Posted: July 18, 2023

AUGUSTA – A bill from Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, was recently signed into law by Gov. Mills. LD 921, “An Act to Allow the Local Foods Fund...

Senate unanimously passes Sen. Rafferty bill to prevent student homelessness

Posted: June 14, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, the Maine Senate unanimously voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk. The bill, LD 1609, “An Act...

Senate enacts Sen. Rafferty bill to streamline the process for qualified educators to rejoin teacher workforce

Posted: June 12, 2023

AUGUSTA – Today, the Maine Senate enacted a bill from Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk. The bill, LD 753, “An Act to Allow Retired Teachers and...

Maine Senate gives unanimous initial approval to Sen. Pierce bill to increase teacher pay

Posted: June 09, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, the Maine Senate gave unanimous initial approval to a bill from Sen. Teresa S. Pierce, D-Falmouth. As amended, LD 1064,...

Sen. Pierce bill to address teacher shortage earns initial Senate approval

Posted: May 26, 2023

AUGUSTA ­­— On Thursday, the Maine Senate gave initial approval to a bill that addresses Maine’s teacher shortage. LD 1608, “An Act to...

Senate unanimously approves Sen. Rafferty bill to reduce Maine’s teacher shortage

Posted: May 23, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, the Maine Senate unanimously passed a bill from Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk. LD 335, “An Act to Improve Educator...

Committee unanimously supports Sen. Pierce bill to increase teacher pay

Posted: May 04, 2023

AUGUSTA ­­— On Wednesday, LD 1064, “An Act to Increase the Minimum Teacher Salary,” sponsored by Sen. Teresa S. Pierce, D-Falmouth, earned...

Committee passes Daughtry bill to provide additional funding for Maine Community College System

Posted: April 05, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, the Legislature’s Education and Cultural Affairs Committee voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Mattie Daughtry,...

Sen. Rafferty introduces legislation to reduce Maine’s teacher shortage

Posted: March 30, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, March 28, Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk, introduced two bills to reduce Maine’s teacher shortage. The bills, LD 335,...