Maine Department of Education

The state agency responsible for overseeing public education in the state of Maine.

CCI Score

37.03

-0.02% April 18

Latest Event

Federal Judge Unfreezes Funding, Affirming Maine Dept. of Education's Stance on Transgender Rights

A U.S. District Court judge ordered the Trump administration to unfreeze federal aid to Maine after the Maine Department of Education, in a dispute over a proposed ban on transgender athletes, maintained its commitment to upholding federal anti-discrimination laws.

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Maine Department of Education is currently rated as a Dissenter.

+25 to +44 CCI Score

These companies are vocal in their opposition to authoritarian regimes. They publicly criticize oppressive policies and engage in advocacy efforts to promote accountability and transparency, even if their actions aren’t as extensive as those of Moral Leaders.

Latest Events

APR

12

2025

Federal Judge Unfreezes Funding, Affirming Maine Dept. of Education's Stance on Transgender Rights
70.00

A U.S. District Court judge ordered the Trump administration to unfreeze federal aid to Maine after the Maine Department of Education, in a dispute over a proposed ban on transgender athletes, maintained its commitment to upholding federal anti-discrimination laws.
MAR

05

2025

Maine leaders protect educational programs from Trump's executive order
79.03

In response to President Trump's executive order aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, Maine leaders—including those from the Maine Department of Education—have reaffirmed their commitment to protect vital educational programs. Their efforts underscore a defense of constitutional governance and democratic accountability against authoritarian overreach.
+80

Public and Political Behavior

March 21

The Maine Department of Education, along with state leaders, has taken a strong stance against an executive order that would dismantle the federal Education Department. Their public defense of key educational programs and insistence on upholding constitutional checks serve to resist authoritarian impulses, earning them a positive score on the Public and Political Behavior category.

Maine leaders vow to protect programs after Trump signs order to gut DoED
FEB

21

2025

Violation of Title IX by Maine Department of Education
-59.08

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has concluded that the Maine Department of Education violated Title IX by enforcing policies that allow males to participate in female-designated athletic programs and facilities, thereby undermining gender equality and reinforcing exclusionary practices associated with authoritarian ideologies.
-60

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 21

The agency’s policies, by misapplying Title IX and allowing practices that disadvantage female athletes, promote a rigid, exclusionary interpretation of gender. This not only violates federal antidiscrimination law but also reflects practices that undermine the rights and fair treatment of marginalized groups, aligning with authoritarian and oppressive ideologies.

U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Concludes that the Maine Department of Education Is Violating Title IX
FEB

19

2025

Maine Department of Education Title IX Compliance Dispute
58.15

The OCR determined that the Maine Department of Education’s policies, which allow transgender athlete participation in female sports, are in violation of Title IX based on the Trump administration's interpretation. However, the department’s adherence to the Maine Human Rights Act and state law reflects a progressive, inclusive stance that opposes authoritarian mandates.
+50

Public and Political Behavior

March 21

Although the federal Office for Civil Rights found MDOE in violation of Title IX under policies influenced by the Trump administration's authoritarian directives, the department's commitment to state law and transgender inclusion under the Maine Human Rights Act demonstrates a stand against oppressive interpretations. This positive public-political stance shows MDOE prioritizing progressive values over authoritarian mandates.

Maine Department of Education found in violation of Title IX
+70

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 21

From a human rights and ethical responsibility standpoint, the Maine Department of Education’s policy—though flagged for Title IX noncompliance by federal authorities—embodies a commitment to inclusivity and equality as mandated by Maine’s own human rights laws. This approach protects marginalized groups and resists authoritarian interpretations imposed at the federal level.

Maine Department of Education found in violation of Title IX