Sen. Vitelli receives perfect score on education record

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

“Bolstering our education systems is critical for our students and the future of Maine,” said Sen. Vitelli. “I am proud to build on my pro-education record and will continue that effort any chance I get in the Legislature to ensure our students and teachers have the resources they need to succeed.”

This year, Sen. Vitelli championed efforts to fully fund education at 55 percent for the first in the state’s history since it was mandated by voters in 2004. Sen. Vitelli 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. Vitelli cosponsored legislation that adds two additional members to the University of Maine System Board of Trustees. The two new members are required to be one faculty and one non-faculty employee of the University of Maine System. This will help ensure that the voices of all employees within the University of Maine System are heard and their needs are met.

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. Vitelli 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.