Student Representative on the Maine State Board of Education
Since 2008, the Maine State Board of Education has had two nonvoting student members who join the Board as high school juniors and serve for two years. Students are appointed by the Governor, confirmed by the Maine Senate, and, except for voting, have full privileges and responsibilities of Board membership.
Maine DOE Student Cabinet
The Maine Department of Education Student Cabinet is a group of students representing all 16 counties in Maine that meet the Maine Department of Education to discuss educational opportunities, improvements, and policy. The purpose of the Student Cabinet is to provide a forum for Maine students’ voices to be heard.