LD1163

Resolve, Directing the State Board of Education to Amend Its Educator Credentialing Rules to Create a Pathway for an Industrial Arts Endorsement

Complete·6/10/25

Maine LD1163 creates a pathway for teachers to obtain an industrial arts endorsement on their certificates.

Maine LD1163 directs the State Board of Education to amend its educator credentialing rules to create a pathway for an industrial arts endorsement. To be eligible, a teacher must complete an apprenticeship program, a 2-year degree or certificate from a technical institution, a minimum number of hours of paid employment or teaching in the component area, and a minimum number of hours of experiential learning. Components include automotive body repair, diagnostics and mechanics, welding, electrical, carpentry, and computer-aided design.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Sponsors

DDDDDD
6
3
RRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 2, 2025

10:00 AM

Hearing

Apr 25, 2025

10:00 AM

Hearing

History

Jun 10, 2025

House

This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary.

Jun 10, 2025

House

FINALLY PASSED.

Jun 10, 2025

House

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.