U.S. Department of Justice Secures Agreement with Maine; Agreement Marks "New Milestone" in DOJ's Enforcement of ADA’s Integration Mandate

DOJ said agreement resolves allegations and "requires Maine to make significant improvements to ensure children with behavioral health disabilities can receive the services they need in the community"

November 26, 2024, U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced an agreement with Maine to address the lawsuit it filed against the state September 9, 2024, for "unnecessarily segregating children with behavioral health disabilities in hospitals, residential facilities, and a state-operated juvenile detention facility," in violation of Americans with Disa…