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ME LD1764
Bill
Status
6/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ryan Fecteau
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AI Summary
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Career and technical education centers with fewer than 1,000 students must maintain at least one full-time employee for every 8 students enrolled
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Centers with 1,000 or more students must maintain at least one full-time employee for every 13 students enrolled
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Centers may adopt alternative staffing ratios based on industry standards for their specific programs, subject to Commissioner of Education approval
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Beginning in 2025, centers must submit annual calculations by September 30th showing the gap between funding received and funding needed to meet staffing requirements
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The Department of Education must distribute additional available funds by November 30th annually to help centers meet staffing requirements, with preference given to centers with fewer than 1,000 students
Legislative Description
An Act to Ensure Equitable Staffing Ratios Across the State for Career and Technical Education Programs in Areas with Smaller Student Populations
Programs
Last Action
CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
6/25/2025