The law bans rules requiring school staff to disclose a student’s gender identity or sexual orientation to any other person without the child’s permission.
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Roux Institute students help Maine’s air ambulance service respond to emergencies faster
The Portland graduate students analyzed data from LifeFlight to see where it could cut down the time it takes to get in the air.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Consultant: Litchfield should not rush toward a school withdrawal vote this year
Jack Turcotte, the consultant, is urging a town withdrawal committee to slow down and establish priorities, aiming for a vote in 2025.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Residents return sports, teacher development funds back to budget for Wales-based school district
After a previous budget proposal failed at the ballot in June, about $600,000 was cut. Residents on Wednesday added back about $73,000, then approved the budget for a July 30 referendum.
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Waterville Board of Education names director of special education
Carlton will begin his role as director of special education on Sept. 9.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
Thousands of Maine children to receive summertime benefit for nutrition
Maine is issuing $120 per eligible child to make up for their school lunches this summer. With nearly 100,000 students automatically enrolled for the benefit, there is confusion as the first batch of EBT cards are arriving in the mail.
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Maine agencies get $7.4 million federal grant, including meat processor in Unity
The money will be invested in 7 projects aimed at getting more local ingredients in Maine’s school lunches and improving food system practices.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Winthrop voters pass $13.5 million school budget
The Town Council voted against the proposed spending plan in early June, sending it back to the School Board.
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Maine parents ramp up fight to get cellphones out of schools
A coalition of 9 Maine groups is advocating for less technology access for children because they’re worried about how constant technology use might impact mental health.
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School budget topic of Winthrop public hearing Monday
Winthrop Public Schools will hold a public hearing set for Monday to answer questions on the $13.7 million budget the Town Council previously voted down.