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ME LD2109
Bill
Status
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michael Brennan
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AI Summary
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Defines "public education" in Maine law as education provided primarily at public expense, meeting state and federal requirements, offered free to students from kindergarten through grade 12
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Requires private schools receiving approval for public tuition funds to have their instructional facility and administrative offices physically located within Maine
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Removes prior allowance for private schools incorporated under United States laws to qualify; now requires Maine incorporation and in-state location
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Updates statutory language regarding casino revenue funding to replace "public education" with "instruction" for preschool programs while retaining "public education" for K-12
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Submitted by the Department of Education and presented by Representative Brennan of Portland; referred to Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs
Legislative Description
An Act to Define "Public Education" and Clarify That a Private School Receiving Approval for Public Tuition Must Be Located in the State
Educational Options
Last Action
Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
3/12/2026