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Introduced
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
In Committee
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/03/2025
06/03/2025
Introduced Session
132nd Legislature
Bill Summary
This bill requires school administrative units to adopt policies and procedures to ensure that the approved curriculum presented is implemented in the classroom without change, to post at least 3 years of data regarding certain student enrollment and performance, to maintain lists regarding participation in and development of professional development programs and to create an online portal that will act as the single source for all student information and data that can be accessed by 3rd-party contractors, including curriculum materials and information regarding speakers and guests. The bill requires the Department of Education to list and make available to the public all administrator, teacher and staff professional development and instructional programs offered to schools that are paid for with state funds and maintain a list of school boards that have approved a statewide program. The bill places restrictions on the choice of academic class offerings and curriculum materials and on-site professional development programs. Certain provisions of this bill are designed to satisfy federal law related to parental access to information and protection of pupil's rights.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Curriculum Transparency Act," introduces comprehensive requirements for public school administrative units to increase transparency in curriculum, student data, and professional development programs. The bill mandates that school boards ensure approved curricula are implemented without alterations and restricts curriculum choices based on specific student, family, or community characteristics. Schools must publicly post at least three years of student enrollment and performance data on their websites, making this information easily accessible. The legislation requires the Department of Education to create a fully transparent system for professional development programs, including publicly available program materials, open attendance for state residents, advance program listings, and audio/video recordings of events. Schools must create an online portal serving as a single source of student information accessible to third-party contractors, which will include comprehensive details about curricula, source materials, professional development documents, speakers, and associated costs. Additionally, the bill aims to ensure that educational programs align with the state constitution's purpose of education and support the rights and liberties of United States citizens. The provisions are designed to enhance public access to educational information and satisfy federal requirements regarding parental information access and student privacy protection.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (10)
Elizabeth Caruso (R)*,
Alicia Collins (R),
Lucien Daigle (R),
David Haggan (R),
Jim Libby (R),
Sheila Lyman (R),
Chad Perkins (R),
Katrina Smith (R),
Jim Thorne (R),
Mark Walker (R),
Last Action
Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (on 06/03/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=660&snum=132 |
| Fiscal Note: Text | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_132nd/fiscalpdfs/FN066001.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0428&item=1&snum=132 |
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