Meet the groups pushing Maine school boards to change transgender policies
Meet the groups pushing Maine school boards to change transgender policies.
Across more than eight Maine school districts, conservative advocacy organizations such as Parents’ Rights In Education Maine (PRIE) and Maine Education Initiative (MEI) have played central roles in efforts to revise transgender-student protections, including bathroom access and sports participation. Bangor Daily News+1 These groups offer training for parent-advocates and school board candidates, and have helped shape policy resolutions that align with a more restrictive approach to gender identity in K-12 environments. Their strategy includes targeting school boards directly and preparing for broader vote initiatives in 2026.