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This bill directs the Maine Department of Education to take several actions aimed at improving high school graduation rates and data reporting. Specifically, the Department is required to develop a plan to implement recommendations from a 2025 report by the Maine Education Policy Research Institute, which will include updating demographic definitions and data suppression policies related to graduation rates. The bill also mandates that the Department convene a stakeholder group to meet twice, with the purpose of reviewing current strategies to improve graduation rates and developing actionable interventions based on the 2025 report. By January 15, 2026, the Department must submit a report to the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs, summarizing the stakeholder group's discussions and the developed plan. The committee is then given the option to propose a bill during the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature. This approach demonstrates a proactive effort to address educational challenges by bringing together various stakeholders to analyze and improve high school graduation rates in the state.

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https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=974&snum=132