LAW WITHOUT
GOVERNOR'S CHAPTER
SIGNATURE
88
JUNE 19, 2025 RESOLVES
STATE OF MAINE
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IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD
TWO THOUSAND TWENTY-FIVE
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H.P. 862 - L.D. 1327
Resolve, Directing the University of Maine System to Study Student Teacher
Compensation
Sec. 1. Student teacher compensation study. Resolved: That the University of
Maine System, referred to in this resolve as "the system," shall convene a group of
stakeholders to conduct a study related to the development of a compensation structure for
student teachers. The group of stakeholders must have representation from, but is not
limited to:
1. Preservice and in-service teachers;
2. Mentoring teachers;
3. School administrators;
4. Public and private postsecondary educator preparation programs in the State;
5. The Maine Education Association;
6. The Maine School Management Association;
7. The Maine Principals' Association; and
8. The Maine Municipal Association.
Sec. 2. Study components. Resolved: That the study under section 1 must include
the following:
1. Examination of the barriers to student teaching and degree and certification
attainment caused by the current status of student teaching as an unpaid requirement;
2. A proposed compensation structure, including, but not limited to, stipends for
student and mentoring teachers and reimbursement of expenses such as mileage;
3. A proposed structure for administering compensation; and
4. Other policy options or innovative models for providing paid student teaching
experience for preservice teachers, including, but not limited to, apprenticeships and
residencies, to increase pathways to education careers in the State.
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 Sec. 3. Report. Resolved: That, no later than November 6, 2025, the system shall
submit a report to the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs on the
findings of the study under section 1. The report must include an overview of stakeholder
discussions and recommendations. The committee must provide the system and
stakeholders the opportunity to appear before the committee to present the report. The
committee may report out a bill related to the report to the Second Regular Session of the
132nd Legislature.
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