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20-A ME Rev Stat § 6903 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 226: JOBS FOR MAINE'S GRADUATES|20-A §6903. Board of directors and officers

 §6903. Board of directors and officers The Board of Directors of Jobs for Maine's Graduates consists of 17 private sector directors representing private businesses and labor organizations in the State; 14 public sector directors, representing public or quasi-public educational entities; and 2 ex officio directors, representing the Commissioner of Labor and the Commissioner of Education. The membership of the board must be representative of geographic diversity and gender balance. Each voting director is entitled to one vote. In addition, the executive director shall attend and participate in board meetings but is not entitled to a vote.   [PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).]1.  Chair; vice-chair; treasurer.  The chair and vice-chair of the board of directors and the treasurer of the corporation must be chosen from among the members. The chair must be elected from among the private sector board members.   [PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Executive director.  The board of directors shall appoint the Executive Director of Jobs for Maine's Graduates, who is a nonvoting member of the board of directors. The executive director may not be appointed from among the other directors. The executive director serves as the director of the corporation and may be removed by the board for cause.   [PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Terms of membership.  The Governor shall appoint the initial board of directors. Members of the board of directors serve for a term of 4 years, except that no more than 8 members' terms may expire in any one calendar year. To comply with this limitation, the Governor shall make appointments to the initial board for terms of fewer than 4 years.   As terms of board members expire, the board of directors, except for the ex officio members, shall elect new members who serve at the pleasure of the Governor. Upon expiration of a member's term the member serves until a successor is qualified and appointed. A vacancy in the board must be filled by appointment of a person, qualified in the same way as the board member being replaced, to complete the unexpired term of that board member.   [PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).] 4.  Meetings; quorum.  The board of directors shall meet at least twice a year at the call of the chair to conduct its business and elect its officers. Additional meetings may be held as necessary to conduct the business of the board of directors and may be convened at the call of the chair or a majority of the board members. Sixteen members of the board constitute a quorum for all purposes.   [PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 6905 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 226: JOBS FOR MAINE'S GRADUATES|20-A §6905. Adoption of bylaws

 §6905. Adoption of bylaws The corporation shall adopt bylaws consistent with this chapter for the governance of its affairs and has the general powers accorded corporations under Title 13‑C, section 302. The corporation shall do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the lawful purposes of the corporation under this chapter.   [RR 2001, c. 2, Pt. B, §38 (COR); RR 2001, c. 2, Pt. B, §58 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW). RR 2001, c. 2, §B38 (COR). RR 2001, c. 2, §B58 (AFF).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 6906 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 226: JOBS FOR MAINE'S GRADUATES|20-A §6906. Limitation of powers

 §6906. Limitation of powers The corporation may not enter into contracts, obligations or commitments of any kind on behalf of the State or any of its agencies, nor may it have the power of eminent domain or any other power not provided to business corporations generally. Bonds, notes and other evidences of indebtedness of the corporation may not in any way be a debt or liability of the State or constitute a pledge of the faith and credit of the State.   [PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 6907 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 226: JOBS FOR MAINE'S GRADUATES|20-A §6907. Liability of officers, directors and employees

 §6907. Liability of officers, directors and employees All officers, directors, employees and other agents of the corporation entrusted with the custody of the securities of the corporation or authorized to disburse the funds of the corporation must be bonded, either by a blanket bond or by individual bonds, with a surety bond or bonds with a minimum limitation of $100,000 coverage for each person covered, conditioned upon the faithful performance of duties, the premiums for which are paid out of the assets of the corporation.   [PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 6908 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 226: JOBS FOR MAINE'S GRADUATES|20-A §6908. Prohibited interests of officers, directors and employees

 §6908. Prohibited interests of officers, directors and employees Officers, directors or employees of the corporation or their spouses or dependent children may not receive any direct personal benefit from the activities of the corporation in assisting any private entity. This provision does not prohibit corporations or other entities with which an officer or director is associated by reasons of ownership or employment from participating in school-to-work transition activities of the corporation, provided that the ownership or employment is made known to the board of directors and, if applicable, the officer or director abstains from voting on matters relating to that participation.   [PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 6909 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 226: JOBS FOR MAINE'S GRADUATES|20-A §6909. Donations to the State

 §6909. Donations to the State The State, through the Office of the Governor, may accept donations, bequests, devises, grants or other interests of any nature on behalf of Jobs for Maine's Graduates and transfer those funds, property or other interests to the corporation.   [PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 6910 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 226: JOBS FOR MAINE'S GRADUATES|20-A §6910. Annual report

 §6910. Annual report The corporation shall provide an annual report of its activities to the Governor; to the joint standing committees of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education and labor and skills training matters; to the commissioner; and to the schools participating in the program. The corporation shall provide an annual financial audit conducted by an independent auditor to the Governor; to the joint standing committees of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education and labor and skills training matters; and to the commissioner at the expense of the State.   [PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. YY, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. YY, §1 (AMD).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 6911 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 226: JOBS FOR MAINE'S GRADUATES|20-A §6911. General conditions; dissolution

 §6911. General conditions; dissolution The Jobs for Maine's Graduates shall operate as a nonprofit organization consistent with its composition and broad public purposes. The following conditions apply to the operation or dissolution of the corporation.   [PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).]1.  Net earnings.  No part of the net earnings of the corporation may inure to the benefit of any officer, director or employee except that the corporation may pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and otherwise hold, manage and dispose of its property in furtherance of the purposes of the corporation.   [PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Dissolution.  Upon dissolution of the corporation, the dissolved corporation shall transfer all unexpended General Fund appropriations to the State before paying or making provision for the payment of all other liabilities.   [PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 6912 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 226: JOBS FOR MAINE'S GRADUATES|20-A §6912. Liberal construction

 §6912. Liberal construction This chapter may be construed liberally to effect the interest and purpose of the corporation for an improved and expanded school-to-work and skills training system in the State and may be broadly interpreted to effect the corporation's intent and purpose and not as a limitation of powers.   [PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 6951 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 227: CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR AT-RISK STUDENTS|20-A §6951. Center establishment (REPEALED)

 §6951. Center establishment (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 296, §1 (NEW). MRSA T. 20-A §6955 (RP).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 6952 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 227: CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR AT-RISK STUDENTS|20-A §6952. Center criteria (REPEALED)

 §6952. Center criteria (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 296, §1 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 679, §4 (AMD). MRSA T. 20-A §6955 (RP).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 6953 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 227: CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR AT-RISK STUDENTS|20-A §6953. Transfers (REPEALED)

 §6953. Transfers (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 296, §1 (NEW). MRSA T. 20-A §6955 (RP).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 6954 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 227: CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR AT-RISK STUDENTS|20-A §6954. Rules (REPEALED)

 §6954. Rules (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 296, §1 (NEW). MRSA T. 20-A §6955 (RP).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 6955 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 227: CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR AT-RISK STUDENTS|20-A §6955. Repeal (REPEALED)

 §6955. Repeal (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. C, §12 (NEW). MRSA T. 20-A §6955 (RP).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 6972 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 229: DUAL ENROLLMENT CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS|20-A §6972. Dual enrollment career and technical education program

 §6972. Dual enrollment career and technical education program 1.  Application.  Representatives of the governing bodies of publicly supported educational institutions may file an application with the commissioner for the purpose of entering into a collaborative agreement. A collaborative partnership is governed by a collaborative board formed and operating in accordance with this chapter. The participation of publicly supported educational institutions in any of the specified educational functions or support services included in the collaborative agreement is voluntary. A collaborative board may designate personnel of the publicly supported educational institutions or service providers to provide the specified educational functions or support services included in the collaborative agreement. The collaborative board must include one representative from each publicly supported educational institution participating in the collaborative partnership.   [PL 2013, c. 318, §3 (NEW).] 2.  Contract.  The career and technical education center or region may enter into a contract with a service provider that operates as a nonprofit organization to provide technical assistance in developing and implementing the initial phase of the dual enrollment program. The service provider selected must meet the specified educational functions, support services and all other requirements of the grant application as required by the department to facilitate the development and implementation of the dual enrollment career and technical education program.   [PL 2013, c. 318, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 318, §3 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 6973 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 229: DUAL ENROLLMENT CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS|20-A §6973. Application; approval; ratification

 §6973. Application; approval; ratification 1.  Application.  An application under section 6972 for a collaborative partnership must be in a form and contain such information as required by the commissioner, including, but not limited to:   A. The identification of the publicly supported educational institutions that are applying to form the collaborative partnership;   [PL 2013, c. 318, §3 (NEW).]B. The specified educational functions and support services to be provided by the collaborative partnership, including the identification of the publicly supported educational institution that will participate in each specified educational function or support service and the number of students or staff to be served in each publicly supported educational institution that is participating in each specified educational function or support service to be carried out by the collaborative partnership;   [PL 2013, c. 318, §3 (NEW).]C. The duration of the collaborative agreement;   [PL 2013, c. 318, §3 (NEW).]D. The cost estimate or operational budget for the specified educational functions or support services to be carried out;   [PL 2013, c. 318, §3 (NEW).]E. The method of providing the specified educational functions or support services and the designation of publicly supported educational institution personnel or service providers who will provide the specified educational functions or support services;   [PL 2013, c. 318, §3 (NEW).]F. The method of sharing costs among the publicly supported educational institutions; and   [PL 2013, c. 318, §3 (NEW).]G. The identity of the service provider, if any, with which a career and technical center or region plans to contract pursuant to section 6972, subsection 2.   [RR 2013, c. 1, §34 (COR).][RR 2013, c. 1, §34 (COR).] 2.  Approval.  If the commissioner finds that an application under section 6972 contains the information required to be submitted pursuant to subsection 1, the commissioner shall notify each publicly supported educational institution participating in the collaborative agreement that, pending ratification as set forth in subsection 3, the collaborative partnership is approved. The commissioner shall keep a register of collaborative partnerships that have been approved and ratified pursuant to this chapter.   [PL 2013, c. 318, §3 (NEW).] 3.  Governing body ratification.  If the commissioner approves an application for a collaborative partnership pursuant to subsection 2, the collaborative partnership must be ratified by a majority of the members of the governing body of each publicly supported educational institution involved in the collaborative partnership before the collaborative partnership becomes effective.   [PL 2013, c. 318, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY RR 2013, c. 1, §34 (COR). PL 2013, c. 318, §3 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 6974 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 229: DUAL ENROLLMENT CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS|20-A §6974. Collaborative agreement

 §6974. Collaborative agreement 1.  Duration of collaborative agreement.  A collaborative agreement that has been ratified pursuant to section 6973 is valid for the fiscal year beginning July 1st following the ratification vote and ends June 30th of the calendar year that coincides with the expiration date included in the collaborative agreement.   [PL 2013, c. 318, §3 (NEW).] 2.  Renewal of collaborative partnership.  A collaborative partnership may be renewed only upon ratification by a majority of the members of the governing body of each publicly supported educational institution involved in the collaborative partnership in accordance with this chapter.   [PL 2013, c. 318, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 318, §3 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 6975 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 229: DUAL ENROLLMENT CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS|20-A §6975. Student eligibility

 §6975. Student eligibility A secondary school student is eligible to participate in secondary and postsecondary courses offered by a collaborative partnership formed pursuant to this chapter if the student is a full-time student at a public secondary school and enrolled in a career and technical education program at a career and technical education center or a career and technical education region.   [PL 2013, c. 318, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 318, §3 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 6991 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 231: PURPLE STAR SCHOOLS|20-A §6991. Definitions

 §6991. Definitions In this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).]1.  Military-connected student.  "Military-connected student" means a student who is a dependent of:   A. A current or former member of:   (1) The United States military serving in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force or Coast Guard on active duty;   (2) The Maine National Guard; or   (3) A reserve force of the United States military; or   [PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).]B. A member of a military or reserve force described in paragraph A who was killed in the line of duty.   [PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).][PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 6992 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 231: PURPLE STAR SCHOOLS|20-A §6992. Purple Star School

 §6992. Purple Star School The department shall designate a school administrative unit as a Purple Star School if the school administrative unit applies and qualifies for the designation under this chapter.   [PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 6993 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 231: PURPLE STAR SCHOOLS|20-A §6993. Program requirements

 §6993. Program requirements To qualify as a Purple Star School, a school administrative unit must:   [PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).]1.  Military liaison.  Designate a staff member as a military liaison, whose duties include:   A. Identifying military-connected students enrolled at the school administrative unit;   [PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).]B. Serving as the point of contact between the school administrative unit and military-connected students and their families;   [PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).]C. Determining appropriate school administrative unit services available to military-connected students; and   [PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).]D. Assisting in coordinating school administrative unit programs relevant to military-connected students;   [PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).][PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).] 2.  Website.  Maintain on the school administrative unit's publicly accessible website an easily accessible web page that includes resources for military-connected students and their families, including information regarding:   A. Relocation to, enrollment in and transferring records to the school administrative unit;   [PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).]B. Academic planning, course sequences and advanced classes available at the school administrative unit; and   [PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).]C. Counseling and other support services available for military-connected students enrolled in the school administrative unit;   [PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).][PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).] 3.  Transition program.  Maintain a transition program led by students, when appropriate, that assists military-connected students in transitioning into the school administrative unit;   [PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).] 4.  Professional development.  Offer professional development for staff members on issues related to military-connected students; and   [PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).] 5.  Initiatives.  Initiate one of the following:   A. A resolution showing support for military-connected students and their families;   [PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).]B. Recognition of the month of the military child or military family month with relevant events hosted by the school administrative unit; or   [PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).]C. A partnership with a local military installation, as defined in section 20102, that provides opportunities for active duty military members to volunteer at the school administrative unit, speak at an assembly or host a field trip.   [PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).][PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 6994 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 231: PURPLE STAR SCHOOLS|20-A §6994. Partnerships between school administrative units

 §6994. Partnerships between school administrative units A school administrative unit may partner with another school administrative unit to fulfill any of the requirements of this chapter.   [PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 6995 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 231: PURPLE STAR SCHOOLS|20-A §6995. Rules

 §6995. Rules The department shall adopt rules as necessary to administer this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 10001 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 401: GENERAL PROVISIONS|20-A §10001. Person with hemophilia

 §10001. Person with hemophilia 1.  Participation in physical activity.  A post-secondary institution may not require a person with hemophilia to participate in physical activity hazardous to that person's physical health, as a condition or requirement for a degree, unless the physical activity is approved by the state board as an essential prerequisite to that degree.   [RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §19 (COR).] 2.  Admission.  A post-secondary institution may not refuse admission to a person with hemophilia solely because of that person's condition as a hemophiliac, unless that condition would prevent participation in required courses of study of physical activity.   [RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §19 (COR).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 806, §74 (AMD). RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §19 (COR).