An Act to Ensure Equitable Staffing Ratios Across the State for Career and Technical Education Programs in Areas with Smaller Student Populations

This bill establishes new staffing ratios for career and technical education programs in Maine, requiring at least one full-time employee for every 8 students in centers with fewer than 1,000 students, and one for every 13 students in larger centers. It also allows centers to use industry-standard ratios with commissioner approval. The bill creates a process for centers to report funding gaps needed to meet these ratios, and for the Department of Education to distribute additional funds annually, prioritizing smaller centers.

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