Bill
LD 1327
Overview: LD 1327, "An Act To Improve And Expand Student Teaching Opportunities In Maine By Compensating Student Teaching", became law without the Governor's signature. It was intr
Overview: LD 1327, "An Act To Improve And Expand Student Teaching Opportunities In Maine By Compensating Student Teaching", became law without the Governor's signature. It was introduced on March 27, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to improve and expand student teaching opportunities in Maine by providing compensation for student teachers. This is intended to make student teaching more accessible and attractive, helping to address teacher shortages in the state.
Key Provisions:
- Requires school administrative units to compensate student teachers at a rate of at least 50% of the starting salary for a first-year teacher
- Allows student teachers to be eligible for health insurance and other benefits provided to school employees
- Establishes a grant program to provide funding to school administrative units to support the compensation of student teachers
Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill will directly benefit student teachers by providing them with financial compensation and access to benefits during their teaching placements. This is expected to increase the number of individuals pursuing teaching careers in Maine and help address teacher shortages in the state.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill became law without the Governor's signature, indicating that it had sufficient support to pass the legislature. The compensation requirements and grant program will be implemented starting in the 2026-2027 school year, providing time for school administrative units to prepare and budget for the new student teacher compensation program.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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