2026 Updates

In FY2024-25 we prepared information and analysis related to the Essential Programs and Services (EPS) funding formula for the legislature’s Education and Cultural Affairs committee, pursuant to LD 2286. Click HERE to see an overview of our work plan.

EPS Study Report (June 2025)

Policymaker Summary

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Legislative Briefing Materials

Updated Stakeholder Feedback (April 2025)

April 15, 2025

- Ability to Pay presentation slides
- Overview of Property Tax Relief Programs (Maine Revenue Services)

March 26, 2025

February 24, 2025

Public Feedback Form

We are gathering stakeholder input through multiple routes. The form linked above will remain open from at least August 1, 2024 through February 1, 2025. You may submit as many comments as you wish during that time. If you have any questions please reach out to Jennifer Chace at jennifer.chace@maine.edu.

Other Opportunities:

MDOE Listening sessions (Past)

- A series of five meetings was held in September 2024 via zoom for public input on EPS. If you would like to learn more, contact Dr. Laura Cyr, Federal and State Legislative Specialist, at laura.cyr@maine.gov.

MEPRI presented at the following organizational meetings in early fall:

- MSSA Regional Superintendent meetings and Executive team
- MSBA Board of Directors
- Maine ASBO member meeting
- MADSEC conference
- MSMA Conference

We are also using stakeholder input collected as a part of the Maine ED 2050 project, hosted by USM’s CEPARE. Go to the Maine ED 2050 page to find out more or to sign up to participate in these small focus group conversations with students, parents, community members, and educators.

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

A Non-partisan research institute funded by the Maine State Legislature and the University of Maine System

EPS Funding Study