LD1439

An Act to Protect the Health and Welfare of Children in Public Schools by Requiring Parental Consent for Certain Tests, Analyses and Diagnoses

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Maine LD1439 requires parental consent for student evaluations involving intellectual, emotional, behavioral, psychological, or physical development.

Maine LD1439 mandates that school administrative units cannot conduct evaluations of students that include testing of intellectual, emotional, behavioral, psychological, or physical development or are for diagnosing such conditions without first obtaining signed, written consent from the student's parent or legal guardian. This law aims to protect the health and welfare of children in public schools by ensuring parents are informed and agree to these evaluations.

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Roll Call Votes

20 Yea

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14 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

May 2, 2025

10:00 AM

Hearing

Apr 15, 2025

2:00 PM

Hearing

History

Jun 5, 2025

Senate

RELEASED.

Jun 5, 2025

Senate

Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

Jun 4, 2025

Senate

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