Major Capital School Construction Programs

The Maine Department of Education assists school districts in improving the quality and condition of learning environments for Maine students. More of the state-subsidized process

For complete information, refer to State Board of Education Chapter 61, Rules for Major Capital School Construction Projects.

Rating Cycle

The Office of School Facilities has initiated the 2024-2025 rating cycle. The application deadline is August 30, 2024. Site visits will begin in September of 2024 and it is anticipated that the rating process will be completed by June of 2025 with a new priority list in place by the end of 2025. Questions should be submitted in writing to scott.brown@maine.gov.

Planning Documents

  1. Educational Specifications
  2. Space Allocation Guidelines
  3. Standards & Guidelines for New School Construction & Major Renovation Projects

Integrated, Consolidated 9-16 Educational Facility

Under the provisions of 20-A MRS §15905 and Chapter 61 State Board of Education Rules for Major Capital School Construction Projects Section 15 the Commissioner and the State Board have initiated an application process which will identify an Integrated, Consolidated 9-16 Facility pilot project. The intent of Section 15 is to create a new regional high school integrated with a career and technical school, the University of Maine System, the Maine Community College System and that supports industry training programs. 

For complete information, refer to State Board of Education Chapter 61, Rules for Major Capital School Construction Projects.

Rating Cycle

The Office of School Facilities has initiated the 2024-2025 rating cycle. The application deadline is December 19, 2025. 

Office Hours for SAUs interested in the application will be held online via Zoom from 1 to 2 p.m. on June 2, July 7, August 4, September 8, October 6, November 3, and December 1, 2025.  Join here: Zoom link.