An Act To Allow The Spouse Of A School Board Member To Serve As A Stipend Employee Within The School Board'S Jurisdiction

LD 513 would allow spouses of Maine school board members to work as paid advisors (stipend employees) or volunteers within their school district, provided the school board documents potential conflicts of interest and prioritizes student needs. School boards must adopt written policies to prevent favoritism, ensure fair hiring based on merit, and require that family ties don’t override qualifications for these roles. The law includes a sunset provision, expiring on July 1, 2028. This directly affects school board employment practices across Maine’s public school systems.