An Act To Abolish School Budget Referenda

This bill abolishes separate voter referendums for school district budgets in Maine, requiring all school administrative districts to follow the same budget approval process as regional school units. Instead of holding individual budget votes, school districts must present budgets for approval at a single meeting where voters approve the full budget package, including detailed cost center breakdowns. The change directly affects all Maine school districts and their voters, eliminating the need for separate budget validation votes. Key provisions include repealing the requirement for separate referendum approval (Section 1486) and aligning school budget procedures with regional unit standards.