LD1571

An Act to Modify Certification Standards for Full-time Teachers in Public Charter Schools and Standards for Reissuance of Educational Technician Certificates

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Maine LD1571 modifies teacher certification standards for public charter schools and renewal requirements for educational technician certificates.

Maine LD1571 amends the qualifications for full-time teachers in public charter schools, requiring all teachers to hold an appropriate teaching certificate or become certified within a specified period after hire. It removes exceptions for teachers with advanced degrees, professional certifications, or unique expertise. The bill also changes the renewal requirements for educational technician certificates, exempting individuals whose certificates have expired and who have not been employed as educational technicians for a certain period from needing additional study or training to renew their.

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Roll Call Votes

Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #432

18 Yea

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14 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

May 2, 2025

10:00 AM

Hearing

Apr 25, 2025

10:00 AM

Hearing

History

Jun 11, 2025

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

Jun 10, 2025

Senate

Reports Read

Jun 10, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report ACCEPTED. PREVAILED