In FY2024-25 we are preparing 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. Our final report is due in March 2025.

Public Feedback Form

We are gathering stakeholder input through multiple routes. The form linked above will remain open from 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 will be presenting 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.