Maine School Administrative District 51 explained its refusal to comply with Trump's executive order banning transgender athletes, citing state law and the Maine Human Rights Act as justification, despite a DOJ referral. This decision represents a stance against authoritarian policies targeting marginalized communities.

MSAD #51 confirmed that it would not sign a federal Title IX compliance agreement that bans transgender student-athlete participation, citing adherence to state law and the Maine Human Rights Act.

Maine School Administrative District 51 announced it will not comply with the Trump administration's executive order banning trans athletes from girls' and women's sports, opting instead to follow state law and the Maine Human Rights Act. This decision reinforces protections for trans inclusion in school sports and represents a stance against authoritarian policies.

Maine School Administrative District 51's Board of Directors announced that they will not sign a federal compliance agreement ordered by the Trump administration, choosing instead to adhere to state law and the Maine Human Rights Act, which protects transgender rights in school athletics.

MSAD #51, which governs Greely High School, declined to comply with the Trump administration’s proposed resolution agreement on transgender athlete participation, citing that doing so would violate the Maine Human Rights Act and state law.

MSAD #51's Board of Directors refused to sign a compliance agreement proposed by the HHS under pressure from the Trump administration, choosing instead to adhere to state law and the Maine Human Rights Act to protect trans rights in school sports.

Federal officials announced an investigation into Maine School Administrative District 51 and the state Department of Education over alleged Title IX violations following the refusal to enforce an executive order banning transgender athletes. The district's adherence to state human rights law is seen as a stand against authoritarian pressures.

The Maine Labor Relations Board found that MSAD 51 discriminated against a long-serving school therapist by retaliating against her union involvement, ordering the district to cease such actions and remove a termination threat from her record. This decision comes amid broader labor disputes and a tentative contract agreement with the teachers’ union.

Ongoing contract negotiations at MSAD 51 have raised concerns among teachers and union representatives regarding delayed contract renewals and inadequate wages for educational support staff compared to neighboring districts.

Educators and union leaders at MSAD 51 protested during a budget meeting on April 4, 2023, demanding higher pay for educational technicians and secretaries as contract negotiations have stalled since June 2022. The protest highlights concerns over low wages and staffing shortages as employees leave for better-paying districts.