LD1627 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act Regarding Workforce Development, Education Reform and Talent Retention.

What is the status of LD1627?

Failed as of May 20, 2025. Latest action: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (May 20, 2025).

Who sponsored LD1627?

Russell White (R, 13), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for LD1627?

On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1627&snum=132

Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature

Maine LD1627: An Act Regarding Workforce Development, Education Reform and Talent Retention

Q: What does LD1627 do?

In its own words: An Act Regarding Workforce Development, Education Reform and Talent Retention Received by the Clerk of the House on April 11, 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 WHITE of Ellsworth. Cosponsored by Representatives: BISHOP of Bucksport, FREDERICKS of Sanford, MCINTYRE of Lowell, MINGO of Calais, RUDNICKI of Fairfield, SIMMONS of Waldoboro. Printed on recycled paper.

Status: Failed, May 20, 2025

What the bill says

An Act Regarding Workforce Development, Education Reform and Talent Retention Received by the Clerk of the House on April 11, 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 WHITE of Ellsworth. Cosponsored by Representatives: BISHOP of Bucksport, FREDERICKS of Sanford, MCINTYRE of Lowell, MINGO of Calais, RUDNICKI of Fairfield, SIMMONS of Waldoboro. Printed on recycled paper.

From the engrossed text:

An Act Regarding Workforce Development, Education Reform and Talent Retention Received by the Clerk of the House on April 11, 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 WHITE of Ellsworth. Cosponsored by Representatives: BISHOP of Bucksport, FREDERICKS of Sanford, MCINTYRE of Lowell, MINGO of Calais, RUDNICKI of Fairfield, SIMMONS of Waldoboro. Printed on recycled paper Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §4722, sub-§2-C is enacted to read: 2-C. Internship. Beginning January 1, 2027, before graduating from high school a student must complete an internship, apprenticeship or cooperative education experience that allows the student to attain workforce skills. Sec. 2. Department of Education to develop career pathway awareness initiative. The Department of Education shall develop and implement a career exploration module for middle school and high school students that emphasizes the State's high-demand fields as identified by the department. The initiative must include digital and classroom-based resources and provide opportunities for students to engage with private sector employers. The department shall develop a means to fund this initiative by repurposing existing underperforming career readiness programs. Sec. 3. Department of Education to require accountability for postgraduation outcomes. The …

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Maine LD1627: An Act Regarding Workforce Development, Education Reform and Talent Retention

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