The Maine Department of Education is involved at various stages of Maine's legislative process, acting as a resource to state legislators by providing them with information about Department programs and Maine's education system; proposing bills, and taking positions as appropriate on legislation that affects education in Maine; and, in fulfilling its duty as a state agency, adopting rules to implement laws passed by the Maine State Legislature.

Resources

Policy and Government Affairs

Please visit the following pages for more information about the Legislative Team, what we do, and how we serve the students and educators of Maine.

• About the Legislative Team
• MDOE Legislative Priorities
• Legislative Session Summaries

Legislation and Laws

Please visit the following pages for information on current and recent legislation that impacts the field of education in Maine.

• About Maine's Education Laws
• Maine's Legislative Process
• Title 20-A: Education

Civic Engagement Resources

Please visit the following pages for more information about the legislative process, the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee, and how individuals can get involved.

• Getting Involved in the Legislative Process
• Education and Cultural Affairs Committee
• Committee Live Stream
• Search for Legislation

Rules and Rulemaking

Please visit the following pages for information on the rulemaking process, the impact of rules, and how individuals can get involved.

• Getting Involved in the Rulemaking Process
• Rule Chapters for Maine DOE

Additional Resources

Please visit the following pages for more information from our colleagues

• Simple Explainer on Maine State Government (Secretary of State)
• Simple Explainer of Maine Lawmaking (Secretary of State)