An Act To Address Certification Violations For School Staff

LD 803 requires Maine's Department of Education to notify school district superintendents within 30 days when a teacher or staff member violates certification rules. Superintendents must then create and submit an action plan to resolve the violation within 30 days, with monthly updates until resolved. If they fail to act, the school board must develop a new plan, and the Department will monitor compliance. The bill imposes a penalty of up to $1,000 per day deducted from a district's state funding for ongoing non-compliance. This directly affects school districts and their leadership in addressing staffing certification issues.