In the event of a statewide government shutdown, the Maine Department of Education will have the following lines of communication in place:
- Civil rights complaints can be reported by calling (207) 624-6692.
- Complaints about state and federal programs can be reported by calling (207) 624-6692.
- Special Education complaints can be reported in writing by fax at (207) 624-6700.
For further information about the government shutdown subscribe to the state’s Citizen Alert System (CAS) at www.maine.gov/portal/CAS/ or visit maine.gov.