Governor eyes revision of Maine confidentiality law
Associated Press, October 29, 2007
(excerpt) Maine Gov. John Baldacci is considering asking lawmakers to revise a 94-year-old state law that keeps secret the reasons why teachers have lost their certification, barring them from the classroom.
The law was brought to Baldacci´s attention after an Associated Press series about sexual misconduct by teachers in the nation´s schools. Maine was the only state that provided no disciplinary information to the AP.
Baldacci said he has discussed Maine´s confidentiality law, which dates back to 1913, with Education Commissioner Sue Gendron. He said he may submit legislation to change it during the next session, which begins in January.
(excerpt) Maine Gov. John Baldacci is considering asking lawmakers to revise a 94-year-old state law that keeps secret the reasons why teachers have lost their certification, barring them from the classroom.
The law was brought to Baldacci´s attention after an Associated Press series about sexual misconduct by teachers in the nation´s schools. Maine was the only state that provided no disciplinary information to the AP.
Baldacci said he has discussed Maine´s confidentiality law, which dates back to 1913, with Education Commissioner Sue Gendron. He said he may submit legislation to change it during the next session, which begins in January.
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