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ME LD550
ME LD550Resolve, Directing the State Board of Education To Adopt Rules Prohibiting Teachers in Public Schools from Engaging in Political, Ideological or Religious Advocacy in the Classroom
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Introduced
02/22/2021
02/22/2021
In Committee
02/22/2021
02/22/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/08/2021
06/08/2021
Introduced Session
130th Legislature
Bill Summary
This resolve directs the State Board of Education to adopt major substantive rules prohibiting teachers in public schools from engaging in political, religious or ideological advocacy in the classroom or from introducing any controversial subject matter that is not germane to the topic of the course being taught, with penalties for violations up to and including termination of the teacher. This resolve requires the State Board of Education to provide written notice of the rules to all affected teachers, parents and students and for teachers to receive annually at least 3 hours of continuing teacher education to instruct the teachers on the rules. Finally, this resolve directs the Department of Education to request professional teacher organizations and unions to voluntarily adopt an educator's code of ethics and professional responsibility that incorporates the rules and that specifically prohibits teachers in kindergarten to grade 12 instruction from using the classroom for political indoctrination..
AI Summary
This bill directs the State Board of Education to adopt rules prohibiting teachers in public schools from engaging in political, ideological, or religious advocacy in the classroom. The rules must prohibit teachers from endorsing or opposing candidates, legislation, court cases, or executive actions, as well as from introducing controversial subject matter not germane to the course being taught. The rules must also provide enforcement mechanisms, including penalties up to and including termination. The State Board of Education must provide written notice to all affected parties and offer annual training for teachers on their responsibilities under the rules. Finally, the Department of Education is directed to request that professional teacher organizations and unions voluntarily adopt an educator's code of ethics prohibiting the use of classrooms for political indoctrination.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Micky Carmichael (R)*,
Josanne Dolloff (R),
Jack Ducharme (R),
Abigail Griffin (R),
Rick Mason (R),
Jennifer Poirier (R),
Last Action
Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (on 06/08/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=550&snum=130 |
| State Bill Page | http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=550&snum=130 |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0395&item=1&snum=130 |
| Fiscal Note: Text | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_130th/fiscalpdfs/FN055001.pdf |
| Fiscal Note: Text | http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_130th/fiscalpdfs/FN055001.pdf |
| BillText | http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0395&item=1&snum=130 |
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