Bill > LD1461

This bill prohibits school boards from implementing or enforcing mask mandates in schools, which are defined as any requirement for students, staff, or visitors to wear medical or nonmedical face masks within school facilities or during school-related activities. The bill establishes that school boards cannot create policies mandating mask wearing, and the state department of education will be responsible for overseeing compliance with this prohibition. If a school board violates this restriction, they may face penalties determined by the department, potentially including the withholding of state funds allocated to their school administrative unit. This legislation appears to be a response to mask mandates implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting ongoing debates about pandemic-related safety measures in educational settings.

Education

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1461&snum=132