LD895

An Act to Support Immersive Outdoor Education by Establishing the Outdoor School for All Maine Students Program

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Establishes the Outdoor School for All Maine Students Program to provide immersive outdoor education.

This bill establishes the Outdoor School for All Maine Students Program, administered by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Service. The program aims to provide immersive outdoor education to all Maine students, ensuring equitable access. It includes a 2-night, 3-day experience for students in grades K-12, focusing on the state's outdoor heritage, science, engineering, technology, mathematics, health, environment, and natural resources. The program prioritizes historically underserved schools and communities.

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Roll Call Votes

Enactment-emergency RC #210

31 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 25, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

Mar 20, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

History

May 21, 2025

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.

May 21, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator CURRY of Waldo the Senate RECONSIDERED whereby the Bill was PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

May 21, 2025

Senate

Subsequently, the Bill was PASSED TO BE ENACTED. PREVAILED