School choice, public funding for religious institutions headline LePage education plan
… “We need to build an education system around what each student needs,” LePage said. “Each student learns in different ways; we need to provide multiple pathways, and CTE plays a significant role in that.” Sen. Justin Alfond, D-Portland, said the latter proposal has promise. However, he said, he was disappointed that the governor’s education...
Senator Alfond Praises Endorsement of Education Bill
Education Committee Unanimous in its Support of bill to Improve Student Outcomes Augusta – Senator Justin Alfond (D-Cumberland County) today applauded the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee for its unanimous vote to pass LD 1422, “An Act to Prepare Maine People for the Future Economy.” The bill sets out a timeline requiring schools to use...
Legislation Seeks To Remedy High Number of Hungry Maine Students
A bill introduced by Senator Justin Alfond (D-Portland) that seeks to feed hungry children during the summer months passed unanimously in the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee. The legislation targets students who qualify for free or reduced lunch during the school year and would provide a program in their school district for them to be...
Bill Encourages All Maine Students To Pursue Higher Ed
Assistant Senate Democratic Leader Justin Alfond of Portland introduced a proposal that would require all students to fill out at least one application to a post-secondary educational institution or certificate program and complete an application to assess qualifications for financial aid as a condition for receiving a high school diploma. “We have made great strides...
