Sen. Teresa Pierce

Primary SP 910

Passed · Maine Senate · Lead sponsor

Ordered, The House Concurring, That When The Senate And House Adjourn, They Do So Until Tuesday, March 10, 2026, At 10:00 In The Morning, Or Until The Call Of The President Of The Senate And The Speaker Of The House, Respectively.

Passed Mar 5, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SP 906

Passed · Maine Senate · Lead sponsor

Ordered, The House Concurring, That When The Senate And House Adjourn, They Do So Until Tuesday, March 3, 2026, At 10:00 In The Morning, Or Until The Call Of The President Of The Senate And The Speaker Of The House, Respectively.

Passed Feb 26, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SP 902

Passed · Maine Senate · Lead sponsor

Ordered, The House Concurring, That When The Senate And House Adjourn, They Do So Until Tuesday, February 24, 2026, At 10:00 In The Morning, Or Until The Call Of The President Of The Senate And The Speaker Of The House, Respectively.

Passed Feb 12, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SP 888

Passed · Maine Senate · Lead sponsor

Ordered, The House Concurring, That When The Senate And House Adjourn, They Do So Until Tuesday, February 10, 2026, At 10:00 In The Morning, Or Until The Call Of The President Of The Senate And The Speaker Of The House, Respectively.

Passed Feb 3, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SP 882

Passed · Maine Senate · Lead sponsor

Ordered, The House Concurring, That When The Senate And House Adjourn, They Do So Until Tuesday, February 3, 2026, At 10:00 In The Morning, Or Until The Call Of The President Of The Senate And The Speaker Of The House, Respectively

Passed Jan 27, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary LD 2045

Failed · Maine Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act To Amend The Education Laws Regarding The State Board Of Education'S Authority Concerning Degree-Granting Institutions

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Maine's education laws to clarify the authority of the State Board of Education over degree-granting institutions, specifically by creating exemptions for certain religious and out-of-state branch campuses. For religious institutions, the bill allows exemption from state authorization if the school is owned by a church, primarily serves members of that faith, and prepares students for religious leadership roles, provided it does not claim to offer general education equivalent to non-exempt schools. For out-of-state institutions operating branch campuses in Maine, the exemption applies only if the parent institution has been authorized for at least five years in Maine, accredited for ten years, eligible for federal financial aid, and recognized for extensive research and doctoral programs. Institutions receiving these exemptions must inform applicants in writing and prominently display a statement explaining that they are not required to obtain state authorization for using certain names, offering credit courses, or conferring degrees.

EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts State Board of Education authority over degree-granting institutions by creating exemptions for religious and out-of-state campuses, limiting state oversight of higher education standards.85% confidence

Failed Jan 27, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SP 878

Passed · Maine Senate · Lead sponsor

Ordered, The House Concurring, That When The Senate And House Adjourn, They Do So Until Tuesday, January 27, 2026, At 10:00 In The Morning, Or Until The Call Of The President Of The Senate And The Speaker Of The House, Respectively

Passed Jan 20, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SP 877

Passed · Maine Senate · Lead sponsor

Joint Order, Ordered, The House Concurring, That When The Senate And House Adjourn, They Do So Until Tuesday, January 20, 2026, At 10:00 In The Morning, Or Until The Call Of The President Of The Senate And The Speaker Of The House, Respectively

Passed Jan 13, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor LD 46

Signed into law · Maine House · Co-sponsor

An Act To Establish A Grant Program To Increase Postsecondary Educational Opportunities For Students With Intellectual Or Developmental Disabilities Or Autism Spectrum Disorder

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes Maine's Inclusive Higher Education Grant Program, which provides funding to colleges and universities to develop programs supporting students with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, or autism spectrum disorder. The program awards competitive grants to institutions to create inclusive higher education opportunities, requiring them to design "program plans" that mirror standard college experiences for students without disabilities. Institutions must meet federal standards for transition programs under the Higher Education Act, and the Department of Health and Human Services will administer the grants, including outreach and application support. The bill directly affects Maine's public and private colleges/universities and students with qualifying disabilities seeking postsecondary education.

EducationSupports EducationEstablishes grant program funding inclusive higher education for students with disabilities, expanding access and supporting special education initiatives.95% confidence

Signed into law Jan 11, 2026 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor LD 1098

Signed into law · Maine House · Co-sponsor

An Act To Ensure Equal Access To A Full School Day For All Students

Maddy summaryLD 1098 requires Maine school districts to stop placing students in abbreviated school day programs (shorter instructional days) without strict justification and parental consent. It directly affects students with disabilities who are often placed in these programs, requiring schools to document medical or behavioral needs through special education plans (like IEPs), provide detailed plans showing how students will catch up academically, and obtain written parental consent every 45 days. The bill prohibits using abbreviated days due to staffing or resource shortages and mandates that schools return students to full-day instruction within 5 days if parents object. This law aims to ensure all students in the same grade receive equal instructional time, with the emergency clause allowing immediate implementation.

EducationSupports EducationRequires full school days for students with disabilities via IEP documentation and parental consent, directly protecting educational access and preventing restricted schedules.92% confidence

Signed into law Jan 11, 2026 1 co-sponsor