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LD 803

An Act To Address Certification Violations For School Staff

132nd Legislature (2025-2026)

The bill would address certification violations for school staff by defining violations, enforcement, and sanctions, but the text is unavailable and the bill is dead.

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
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Bill Summary · LD 803

Summary of LD 803 — An Act To Address Certification Violations For School Staff

Overview

LD 803 is a proposed Maine statute titled “An Act To Address Certification Violations For School Staff.” Based on the information available, the bill would address violations related to school staff certification. The text of the bill is not provided here, so specific provisions, definitions, and penalties are not detailed in this summary. The bill is currently dead.

Purpose and Intent (as indicated by Title)

  • The primary aim, as reflected in the title, is to address violations concerning the certification of school staff. This typically would involve establishing or clarifying rules around credentialing, maintaining, or revoking certifications, and potentially outlining sanctions for violations.

Key Provisions (Note: Text Not Provided)

  • Specific provisions are not included in the materials provided. If enacted, the bill would presumably:
    • Define “certification violations” and related terms.
    • Set forth enforcement mechanisms and authorities (likely involving the state Department of Education or a comparable body).
    • Establish sanctions, sanctions timelines, or procedures for revocation, suspension, or remediation of credentials.
    • Outline reporting, investigation, and due process procedures for alleged certification violations.
  • Until the bill’s text is released, the exact scope, thresholds, penalties, and administrative processes remain unknown.

Affected Parties

  • School staff holding or seeking professional certification.
  • School districts and charter/school administrative bodies responsible for employing certified staff.
  • The Maine Department of Education or equivalent state agency charged with credentialing and enforcement.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: February 27, 2025.
  • Referred to Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs (Joint Rule 308.2); ordered printed (Joint Rule 401).
  • Carried over to next session: March 21, 2025 (Joint Order SP 519).
  • Work Session: May 2, 2025 (TABLED).
  • Committee Action: May 14, 2025 — Voted ONTP (Ought Not To Pass); May 14, 2025 — Work Session Held.
  • Reported Out: May 16, 2025 — ONTP.
  • Final Status: May 20, 2025 — Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 placed in Legislative Files (DEAD).

Status and Next Steps

  • Status: Dead for the current session; placed in Legislative Files on May 20, 2025.
  • Next steps: If policymakers wish to pursue similar reforms, a new bill could be introduced in a future session with revised language, objectives, or legislative strategy.

Notes

  • The available materials do not include the bill text, fiscal impact, or specific enforcement mechanisms. For a complete understanding, the bill text or fiscal notes would be required.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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