LD1097

Resolve, to Require the Department of Education to Convene a Group to Develop Best Practices for De-escalation and Behavior Intervention

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Maine LD1097 mandates de-escalation and behavior intervention training for school staff and experts' best practices.

Maine LD1097 requires school administrative units to provide at least hours of training in de-escalation and behavior intervention topics to administrators, teachers, and education technicians starting in the 2026-2027 school year and every three years thereafter. The bill also mandates training for new hires within days of hiring starting in the 2027-2028 school year. The Department of Education must maintain lists of trainings and experts to assist school administrative units.

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Roll Call Votes

Acc Maj Otp As Amended Rep RC #236

76 Yea

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69 Nay

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6 Absent

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Calendar

May 9, 2025

10:30 AM

Hearing

Apr 23, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Jul 8, 2025

Senate

HELD BY THE GOVERNOR.

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin taken from the Special Appropriations Table

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

On motion by Same Senator the Senate SUSPENDED THE RULES to RECONSIDER their actions whereby the Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED.