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ME LD1461

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

6/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Eder

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits school boards from implementing or enforcing policies requiring school administrative units to adopt mask mandates

  • Defines "mask mandate" as any requirement for students, staff, or visitors to wear medical or nonmedical face masks in school facilities or during school-related activities

  • Assigns the Department of Education responsibility for overseeing compliance with the prohibition

  • Authorizes penalties for violations, including potential withholding of state funds allocated to the school administrative unit

Legislative Description

An Act to Prohibit School Boards from Implementing or Enforcing Mask Mandates

School Policies

Last Action

Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

6/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Education And Cultural Affairs4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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