Sen. Curry receives perfect score on education record

AUGUSTA — Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, earned a 100 percent rating from the Maine Education Association for his voting record on education issues. Sen. Curry is one of 16 state senators to earn a perfect score for their 2021 voting record from MEA.

“Educators are essential to the long-term success of our state,” said Sen. Curry. “They build community and nurture our future generations. I’m a lifelong educator and will always stand up for those who take care of our children. There is always more work to do, and I remain committed to supporting educators and students in the future. I’m proud to receive this score from the MEA.”

This year, Sen. Curry championed efforts to fully fund education at 55 percent for the first time in the state’s history since it was mandated by voters in 2004. Sen. Curry also voted in favor of bills to ensure a good starting wage for school support staff including education technicians, school librarians, and career and technical education teachers. Making sure these hardworking professionals are paid a fair wage will help schools attract and retain quality workers.

Sen. Curry introduced legislation to explore expanding workforce training options in Waldo County, supported legislation to prevent workplace bullying for school employees, study lead testing in drinking water in schools, and to improve collective bargaining by between teachers and the public school systems.

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

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

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