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This bill makes permanent a law that allows school boards to accept volunteer services from immediate family members of superintendents or school board members, with some important conditions. Specifically, the legislation permits school boards to voluntarily accept family members as volunteers, but does not mandate that they do so. The bill requires that if a school board chooses to allow such volunteering, they must adopt a written policy that prevents nepotism (inappropriate favoritism toward family members) and ensures fair volunteer selection. The policy must prioritize the best interests of students and ensure that volunteer opportunities are based on merit rather than family connections. The law applies to a spouse or other family members of school superintendents or school board members, and gives school boards discretion in establishing their own guidelines for such volunteer placements while preventing potential conflicts of interest or unfair advantages.

Education

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1271&snum=132