The Maine State Board of Education acts in an advisory capacity to the Commissioner of Education in matters concerning state education laws and makes education policy recommendations to the legislative and executive branches of state government.
The Board's responsibilities under Maine law also include: overseeing approval of school construction projects for receipt of state funds; administering federal funds awarded to Maine for career and technical education; establishing standards for teacher certification; approving educator preparation programs; and recommending institutions of higher education for degree-granting authority.
While the State Board receives some staff support from the Maine Department of Education, it is an independent body.
Mission: To provide leadership and to support policy development that promotes equitable access to high-quality educational opportunities for all students in safe, healthy, and inclusive school environments.
Vision: All students will receive a high-quality education leading to graduation with the skills, knowledge, and principles to be prepared for future learning, careers, and life.
The Maine State Board of Education generally meets monthly at the Cross State Office Building in Augusta. Agendas are posted in advance and minutes are available after each meeting.
The Maine State Board of Education generally meets monthly at the Cross State Office Building in Augusta. Its meetings are split into two portions: workshop sessions and business meetings.
Unless otherwise noted on this page or in a meeting agenda, meetings take place in Room 103 of the Cross Building, workshop sessions take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and business meetings begin at 1 p.m.
View Upcoming Meetings & Agendas View Past Meeting MinutesThe Board consists of nine members appointed by the Governor, plus two nonvoting student members. It is organized into committees that conduct various aspects of the Board's business.
- Career and Technical Education Committee
- Certification and Higher Education Committee
- Legislative Action Committee
- School Construction Committee
- Student Transfers Ad Hoc Committee
- Student Voices Committee
- Student Membership Committee
Reports & Rulemaking
The Maine State Board of Education is occasionally tasked with producing reports by the Legislative Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs, and is responsible for proposing and finalizing education rules. Expand a section below to view current documents.
- Legislative Reports
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- Report on Certification (2024): Report as per L.D. 485, Resolve, 2023, Chapter 54
- Chapter 115 — Credentialing of Education Personnel (Current Rule & Draft)
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For information or questions about rulemaking, contact Laura Cyr.
Current Rule Language
December 2025 Draft
This information will be updated periodically through the rulemaking process.
- Chapter 61 — Major Capital School Construction Projects (Finalized June 2024)
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- Effective Date: June 12, 2024
- Final Adopted Rule — Chapter 61