Resolve Directing Education Department to Develop School Discipline Guidance for Student Behavioral Support
Maine Legislative Events
Summary
The Maine Legislature passed LD2204, a Resolve directing the Department of Education to develop guidance for school leaders on providing supportive measures for young students involved in challenging, disruptive, or unsafe behaviors. The bill passed the House and Senate as an emergency measure requiring two-thirds vote. The Department of Education must now develop guidance for schools regarding student behavioral support measures.
What changed
LD2204, a Resolve passed by the Maine Legislature, directs the Maine Department of Education to develop guidance for school leaders regarding supportive measures for young students involved in challenging, disruptive, or unsafe behaviors. The bill was amended by Committee Amendment A (S-600) before final passage. As an emergency measure, it required a two-thirds vote in both chambers.
Schools and school administrators should monitor for forthcoming guidance from the Maine Department of Education on implementing supportive measures for students exhibiting challenging behaviors. The guidance will likely address school discipline policies and student support frameworks for young students.
What to do next
- Schools await guidance from the Maine Department of Education on student behavioral support measures
- Department of Education must develop guidance for school leaders regarding supportive measures for young students
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ChangeBridge / Maine / LD2204 Passed LD2204 LD Passed 2026-04-02
Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Develop Guidance for School Leaders to Ensure Supportive Measures for Young Students Involved in Challenging, Disruptive or Unsafe Behaviors
Bill Details
State Maine
Session 132nd Legislature
Chamber House
Official Source legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_...
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Sponsors
Craig Hickman (Sen - D)
Action History
2026-04-06 S On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending FINAL PASSAGE - Emergency -2/3 Elected Required in concurrence. 2026-04-02 H Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-04-02 H FINALLY PASSED. 2026-04-02 H This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary. 2026-04-02 H In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-04-02 H The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-600). 2026-04-02 H Under suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY. 2026-04-02 H CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAY 2026-03-31 S Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence. 2026-03-31 S Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-600). 2026-03-31 S Committee Amendment "A" (S-600) READ and ADOPTED. 2026-03-31 S READ ONCE. 2026-03-31 S Report READ and ACCEPTED. 2026-03-30 J Reported Out: OTP-AM 2026-03-11 J Voted: OTP-AM 2026-03-11 J Work Session Held 2026-03-04 J Work Session Held: TABLED 2026-02-10 H In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-02-10 H The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS. 2026-02-10 S Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence
Committee Referrals
2026-02-10 J Education And Cultural Affairs
Amendments
0000-00-00 Senate: C-A (S-600) Adopted
Bill Text Versions
0000-00-00 Introduced
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