LD1474

An Act to Strengthen the Teaching of Wabanaki Studies in Maine Schools

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Maine LD1474 strengthens the teaching of Wabanaki studies in Maine schools.

Maine LD1474 establishes the position of Wabanaki studies specialist in the Department of Education to ensure the inclusion of Wabanaki studies in essential instruction and graduation requirements. The bill mandates the development of educational materials and resources, professional development opportunities, and funding for Wabanaki studies. It requires the State Board of Education to adopt rules for funding and teacher certification requirements, and mandates the creation of short-term courses for teachers.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Acc Maj Otp As Amended Rep RC #404

75 Yea

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72 Nay

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4 Absent

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Calendar

May 16, 2025

10:00 AM

Hearing

May 13, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Apr 13

Senate

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

Apr 13

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 by Committee Amendment "A" (H-577) in concurrence.

Apr 13

Senate

On further motion by Same Senator the Senate SUSPENDED THE RULES to RECONSIDER their actions whereby Committee Amendment "A" (H-577) was ADOPTED.