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An Act to Increase the Minimum Salary for Teachers

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This bill increases the minimum salary for certified teachers and career and technical education teachers in Maine.

This bill mandates that each school administrative unit in Maine establish a minimum salary for certified teachers and career and technical education teachers, starting at $45,000 for the 2026-2027 school year and increasing annually. The commissioner of education must allocate funds to qualifying school administrative units to cover the incremental salary increases. The bill repeals previous sections related to minimum teacher salaries and sets a new framework for calculating and funding these increases.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Acc Maj Otp As Amended Rep RC #285

80 Yea

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65 Nay

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6 Absent

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Calendar

May 12, 2025

10:00 AM

Hearing

Mar 5, 2025

11:00 AM

Hearing

History

Apr 29

Senate

Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.

Jun 3, 2025

House

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