U.S Department of Education Finds Maine Department of Education at Fault for 14 Counts of Noncompliance with IDEA

The issues include monitoring and improvement, data including the State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report, fiscal management, and dispute resolution.

Maine Department of Education (MDOE) was cited for 14 violations of Individuals with Disability Education Act (IDEA) Part C. U.S. Department of Education’s Office (ED) of Special Education Programs (OSEP) spelled out the violations in a February 19, 2026, letter and report.

The issues include monitoring and improvement, data including the State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report, fiscal management, and dispute resolution.