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ME LD1439

Bill

Status

Failed

6/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sheila Lyman

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • School administrative units would be prohibited from evaluating students for intellectual, emotional, behavioral, psychological, or physical development without first obtaining signed, written parental consent

  • The consent requirement also applies to evaluations intended to diagnose any intellectual, emotional, behavioral, psychological, or physical condition

  • Creates new section 20-A MRSA §4017 in Maine law, overriding any conflicting existing provisions

  • Consent must come from the student's parent or legal guardian

Legislative Description

An Act to Protect the Health and Welfare of Children in Public Schools by Requiring Parental Consent for Certain Tests, Analyses and Diagnoses

School Policies

Last Action

Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

6/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Education And Cultural Affairs4/3/2025

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