Bill
LD 1753
Overview: LD 1753, An Act To Establish The Upper St. John Valley Recovery High School Program, Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD), Introduced: April 22
Overview: LD 1753, An Act To Establish The Upper St. John Valley Recovery High School Program, Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD), Introduced: April 22, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The goal of this bill is to establish a recovery high school program in the Upper St. John Valley region of Maine to support students in recovery from substance use disorders.
Key Provisions:
- Creates the Upper St. John Valley Recovery High School Program within the Department of Education
- Requires the program to provide a supportive, abstinence-based academic environment for students in recovery
- Mandates the development of a curriculum focused on relapse prevention, life skills, and mental health support
- Authorizes the program to partner with community organizations and treatment providers
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would directly benefit high school students in the Upper St. John Valley region who are recovering from substance use disorders. The recovery high school program would provide them with a specialized educational setting and comprehensive support services to aid in their continued sobriety and academic success. The broader community would also see benefits through increased access to resources for youth struggling with addiction.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been placed in the legislative files, indicating it did not advance during the current session. If reintroduced and enacted, the recovery high school program would likely require additional time and funding to establish before becoming operational.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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