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ME LD1764

Bill

Status

Enrolled

6/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Fecteau

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Career and technical education centers with fewer than 1,000 students must maintain at least one full-time employee for every 8 students enrolled

  • Centers with 1,000 or more students must maintain at least one full-time employee for every 13 students enrolled

  • Centers may adopt alternative staffing ratios based on industry standards for their specific programs, subject to Commissioner of Education approval

  • Beginning in 2025, centers must submit annual calculations by September 30th showing the gap between funding received and funding needed to meet staffing requirements

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Education And Cultural Affairs4/23/2025

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