“The Department of Education is responsible for important programming serving Maine citizens, ranging from physical therapy and speech services for students with special needs to implementation of college grant programs.  The gutting of the Department of Education (DOE) effectively dismantles that Department without Congressional approval.  Congress has committed these important services to Maine families and I join this litigation to ensure citizens will continue to benefit from these programs,” said Attorney General Aaron Frey in a press release issued this afternoon.

Under his leadership, Maine has joined 19 other states and the District of Columbia in this 53 page Complaint that was filed in US District Court for the District of Massachusetts.