What is the status of LD607?

Failed as of June 2, 2025. Latest action: Reports READ. On motion by Senator RAFFERTY of York The Majority Ought Not To Pass Report ACCEPTED in concurrence. PREVAILED Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 277 Yeas 19 - Nays 15 - Excused 1 - Absent 0 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (June 2, 2025).

Laurel Libby (R, 90), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for LD607?

On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=607&snum=132

Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature

Maine LD607: An Act to Require the Approval of Superintendent Agreements Regarding Transfers of Students Between School Administrative Units

Q: What is LD607?

LD607 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Require the Approval of Superintendent Agreements Regarding Transfers of Students Between School Administrative Units.

Q: What does LD607 do?

In its own words: An Act to Require the Approval of Superintendent Agreements Regarding Transfers of Students Between School Administrative Units Received by the Clerk of the House on February 20, 2025. Referred to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. ROBERT B. HUNT Clerk Presented by Representative LIBBY of Auburn. Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYER of Poland, FOLEY of Wells, FOSTER of Dexter, HAGGAN of Hampden, LANCE of Paris, OLSEN of Raymond, POIRIER of Skowhegan. Printed on recycled paper.

Status: Failed, June 2, 2025

What the bill says

An Act to Require the Approval of Superintendent Agreements Regarding Transfers of Students Between School Administrative Units Received by the Clerk of the House on February 20, 2025. Referred to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. ROBERT B. HUNT Clerk Presented by Representative LIBBY of Auburn. Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYER of Poland, FOLEY of Wells, FOSTER of Dexter, HAGGAN of Hampden, LANCE of Paris, OLSEN of Raymond, POIRIER of Skowhegan. Printed on recycled paper.

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An Act to Require the Approval of Superintendent Agreements Regarding Transfers of Students Between School Administrative Units Received by the Clerk of the House on February 20, 2025. Referred to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. ROBERT B. HUNT Clerk Presented by Representative LIBBY of Auburn. Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYER of Poland, FOLEY of Wells, FOSTER of Dexter, HAGGAN of Hampden, LANCE of Paris, OLSEN of Raymond, POIRIER of Skowhegan. Printed on recycled paper Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §5205, sub-§6, as amended by PL 2015, c. 448, §10, is further amended to read: 6. Transfer students. The following provisions apply to transfers of students from one school administrative unit to another. A. Two superintendents may shall approve the transfer of a student from one school administrative unit to another and (2) The student's parent approves.; and (3) The superintendent of the receiving school administrative unit has determined the school administrative unit has the capacity to enroll the student pursuant to paragraph H. The superintendents shall notify the commissioner of any transfer approved under this paragraph. The student's parent or legal guardian is responsible for providing transportation to the receiving school administrative unit. If …

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Maine LD607: An Act to Require the Approval of Superintendent Agreements Regarding Transfers of Students Between School Administrative Units

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