Sen. Brenner receives perfect score on education voting record

AUGUSTA — Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, earned a 100 percent rating from the Maine Education Association for her voting record on legislation to support students, teachers and families. Sen. Brenner is one of 19 state senators to earn a perfect score for their 2022 voting record from MEA.

“As the mom of a high school student, I know how hard the last couple years have been for our educators, students and their families,” said Sen. Brenner. “That’s why I’m so proud of the work we continue to do in Augusta to ensure our schools are funded, students have access to a great education, and educators get the support they need to thrive. I will continue doing all I can to make sure we have a top-notch public education system here in Maine.”

This year, Sen. Brenner voted to continue funding free, universal school meals, fully fund education at 55 percent, invest in career and technical education, and provide two years of free community college for Maine high school graduates from the graduating classes of 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. In addition, she supported the creation of an Education Rainy Day Fund to ensure the state is able to continue funding K-12 public education at the 55 percent threshold. Last year marked the first time in the state’s history that the Legislature met the threshold mandated by Maine voters at the ballot box in 2004. This fund will ensure the Legislature fulfills its obligation and will alleviate the burden that often falls on property taxpayers.

MEA represents 24,000 Maine teachers and advocates for policies and investments that ensure that educators’ voices, values and priorities are heard and respected both in the workplace and at the State House.

Sen. Brenner remains committed to fighting for Maine students, teachers and school staff in the Legislature.

The 2022 Maine legislative scorecard from MEA can be found here.

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