LD974

Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Convene a Stakeholder Group to Improve High School Graduation Rates and Review Policies Related to Graduation Rate Data

Complete·6/5/25

Directs the Maine Department of Education to establish the Maine Promise Initiative to improve high school graduation rates.

This resolve directs the Maine Department of Education to create the Maine Promise Initiative, aiming to achieve at least a 95% high school graduation rate by 2030. The initiative includes specific goals to increase graduation rates for identified populations that are below the 2025 rates. The Department must convene a working group of stakeholders to develop a strategic plan and report progress to the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs by December 3, 2025. The resolve includes a one-time appropriation of $100,000 for fiscal year 2025-26 to support the initiative.

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Calendar

Apr 17, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

Apr 2, 2025

12:00 PM

Hearing

History

Jun 5, 2025

Senate

FINALLY PASSED, in concurrence.

Jun 4, 2025

Senate

Reports Read

Jun 4, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator RAFFERTY of York the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report ACCEPTED.