Maine LD957: An Act to Integrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander History into the Statewide System of Learning Results

What the bill says

An Act to Integrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander History into the Statewide System of Learning Results.

From the introduced text:

An Act to Integrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander History into the Statewide System of Learning Results Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §4706, as amended by PL 2023, c. 537, §§1 and 2, is further amended to read: §4706. Instruction in American history, African American studies, Maine studies, Wabanaki studies and the, history of genocide and Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander history Instruction in American history, African American studies, government, citizenship, Maine studies and, the history of genocide and Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander history must be aligned with the parameters for essential instruction and graduation requirements established under section 6209. 1. American history. American history, government and citizenship, including the United States Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, the importance of voting and the privileges and responsibilities of citizenship, must be taught in and required for graduation from all elementary and secondary schools, both public and private. African American studies and Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander history must be included in the review of content standards and performance indicators of the system of learning results conducted in accordance with section 6209, subsection 4. 2. Maine studies. Maine history, including the Constitution of Maine, Maine geography and environment and the natural, industrial and economic resources of Maine and Maine's cultural and ethnic heritage, must …

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Sponsors

• Eleanor Sato (D, 109) · primary sponsor
• Aaron Dana (D, 64)
• Henry Ingwersen (D, 32)
• Christina Mitchell (D, 110)
• Laurie Osher (D, 25)
• Ambureen Rana (D, 21)
• Holly Sargent (D, 147)
• Ross, Rachel Talbot (D, 28)
• Russell White (R, 13)
• Stephen Wood (R, 92)

Latest actions

1. July 8, 2025: HELD BY THE GOVERNOR.
2. June 25, 2025: On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin taken from the Special Appropriations Table PASSED TO BE ENACTED in concurrence.
3. June 9, 2025: On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence.
4. June 9, 2025: PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
5. June 5, 2025: Reports ReadOn motion by Senator RAFFERTY of York the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report ACCEPTED. PREVAILED Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 363 Yeas 19 - Nays 13 - Excused 3 - Absent 0 Bill READ ONCE. Committee Amendment "A" (H-397) READ and ADOPTED. Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (H-397) in concurrence.
6. June 4, 2025: Reports READ.On motion of Representative MURPHY of Scarborough, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.The Bill was READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-397) was READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-397). Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
7. March 21, 2025: Carried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
8. March 6, 2025: Received by the Clerk of the House on March 6, 2025.The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.

Votes

• Senate RC #363: ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT (June 5, 2025): 19 yea, 13 nay, passed

Common questions

What is LD957?

LD957 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Integrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander History into the Statewide System of Learning Results.

What does LD957 do?

In its own words: An Act to Integrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander History into the Statewide System of Learning Results.

What is the status of LD957?

Signed into law as of January 11, 2026. Latest action: HELD BY THE GOVERNOR. (July 8, 2025).

Who sponsored LD957?

Eleanor Sato (D, 109), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for LD957?

On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=957&snum=132