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20-A ME Rev Stat § 4711 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION|Subchapter 2: ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS OR MIDDLE SCHOOLS|20-A §4711. Elementary course of study

 §4711. Elementary course of study The basic course of study for the elementary schools must provide for the instruction of all students in life and career readiness, English language arts, world languages, health education and physical education, mathematics, science and technology, social studies and visual and performing arts, as described in the parameters for essential instruction and graduation requirements subject to the schedule specified in section 6209. Health education must include instruction that addresses the relationship between physical and mental health in order to enhance student understanding of attitudes toward and behavior relating to mental illness and to eliminate the stigma associated with mental illness.   [PL 2021, c. 190, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 859, §§C5,C7 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 454, §21 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 313, §11 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 106, §1 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 190, §1 (AMD).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 4712 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION|Subchapter 2: ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS OR MIDDLE SCHOOLS|20-A §4712. Junior high school or middle school course of study

 §4712. Junior high school or middle school course of study The basic course of study for the junior high schools or middle schools must provide for the instruction of all students in life and career readiness, English language arts, health education and physical education, mathematics, science and technology, social studies, visual and performing arts and world languages, as described in the parameters for essential instruction and graduation requirements subject to the schedule specified in section 6209. Health education must include instruction that addresses the relationship between physical and mental health in order to enhance student understanding of attitudes toward and behavior relating to mental illness and to eliminate the stigma associated with mental illness.   [PL 2021, c. 190, §2 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 313, §12 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 106, §2 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 190, §2 (AMD).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 4713 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION|Subchapter 2: ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS OR MIDDLE SCHOOLS|20-A §4713. Statewide employment projections

 §4713. Statewide employment projections A junior high school or middle school, when providing career or educational programming materials and guidance for students and parents, shall include an electronic link to the publicly accessible website of the Department of Labor, Center for Workforce Research and Information containing statewide employment projections. The department, working with the Department of Labor, shall develop age-appropriate advice for navigating the website containing the statewide employment projections and shall update this advice from time to time as needed.   [PL 2021, c. 75, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 75, §1 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 4721 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION|Subchapter 3: SECONDARY SCHOOLS|20-A §4721. General requirement

 §4721. General requirement 1.  Comprehensive program of instruction.  A secondary school shall provide a comprehensive program of instruction of at least 2 years in length, which must meet the requirements of this chapter and the parameters for essential instruction and graduation requirements established under section 6209. The program must include instruction for all students in life and career readiness, English language arts, health education and physical education, mathematics, science and technology, social studies, visual and performing arts and world languages.   [PL 2021, c. 190, §3 (AMD).] 2.  Secondary school organization and delivery of instruction.  A secondary school shall provide a structure that allows for student achievement of the parameters for essential instruction and graduation requirements established under section 6209 in multiple pathways as set out under section 4703.   [PL 2009, c. 313, §13 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 859, §§C5,C7 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 454, §22 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 313, §13 (RPR). PL 2021, c. 190, §3 (AMD).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 4722-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION|Subchapter 3: SECONDARY SCHOOLS|20-A §4722-A. Proficiency-based diploma standards and transcripts (REPEALED)

 §4722-A. Proficiency-based diploma standards and transcripts (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2011, c. 669, §7 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 176, §2 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 281, §2 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 318, §2 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 439, §4 (AMD). RR 2015, c. 1, §14 (COR). PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. C, §3 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 342, §1 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 367, §1 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 489, §2 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. C, §7 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 466, §10 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 202, §2 (RP).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 4723 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION|Subchapter 3: SECONDARY SCHOOLS|20-A §4723. Health and physical education

 §4723. Health and physical education The secondary course of study must include instruction in health, safety and physical education, as prescribed by the commissioner, and physiology and hygiene, with special reference to the effects of alcoholic drinks, stimulants and narcotics upon the human system. Health education must include instruction that addresses the relationship between physical and mental health in order to enhance student understanding of attitudes toward and behavior relating to mental illness and to eliminate the stigma associated with mental illness. The secondary course of study must also include instruction on affirmative consent, communication and decision making regarding sexual activity and the effects of alcoholic drinks, stimulants and narcotics on the ability to give affirmative consent, communicate and make appropriate decisions. For purposes of this section, "affirmative consent" means consent to sexual activity that can be revoked at any time and does not include silence, lack of resistance or consent given while intoxicated.   [PL 2019, c. 106, §3 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 196, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 859, §§C5,C7 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 106, §3 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 196, §1 (AMD).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 4724 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION|Subchapter 3: SECONDARY SCHOOLS|20-A §4724. Computer instruction

 §4724. Computer instruction Instruction in the use and application of computer skills shall be available to secondary school students. Each school administrative unit shall develop, with the approval of the commissioner, standards for computer literacy, proficiency and performance levels which shall be required for graduation.   [PL 1983, c. 859, Pt. C, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 859, §§C5,C7 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 4725 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION|Subchapter 3: SECONDARY SCHOOLS|20-A §4725. Career and technical instruction

 §4725. Career and technical instruction Each school administrative unit operating a secondary school shall provide career and technical instruction through a career and technical education center or region in accordance with chapter 313.   [RR 1991, c. 2, §59 (COR); PL 2003, c. 545, §§5,6 (REV).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 859, §§C5,C7 (NEW). RR 1991, c. 2, §59 (COR). PL 2003, c. 545, §§5,6 (REV).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 4726 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION|Subchapter 3: SECONDARY SCHOOLS|20-A §4726. World languages

 §4726. World languages Each school administrative unit:   [PL 1985, c. 178 (AMD).]1.  Required to offer.  Shall offer one 2-year sequence in a world language; and   [PL 2007, c. 259, §1 (AMD).] 2.  Encouraged to offer.  Is encouraged to offer one or more additional world languages as part of its secondary school program.   [PL 2007, c. 259, §1 (AMD).] 3.  American sign language.   [PL 1991, c. 279, §3 (RP).] American sign language is a world language and may be offered to fulfill the requirements of this section.   [PL 2007, c. 259, §1 (AMD).]For purposes of this section, "world language" means a language, either ancient or modern, that is used or has been used for written, oral or signed communication in the multilingual and multicultural worldwide community.   [PL 2007, c. 259, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 859, §§C5,C7 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 178 (RPR). PL 1991, c. 279, §3 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 259, §1 (AMD).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 4727 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION|Subchapter 3: SECONDARY SCHOOLS|20-A §4727. Additional instruction

 §4727. Additional instruction Secondary schools may provide additional instruction in career and technical education and other subjects not included within the career and technical education courses of study operating pursuant to chapter 313.   [RR 2003, c. 2, §34 (COR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 859, §§C5,C7 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 716, §§6,7 (AMD). RR 2003, c. 2, §34 (COR).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 4728 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION|Subchapter 3: SECONDARY SCHOOLS|20-A §4728. Driver education (REPEALED)

 §4728. Driver education (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 859, §§C5,C7 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 313, §18 (RP).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 4729 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION|Subchapter 3: SECONDARY SCHOOLS|20-A §4729. Alternative education programs

 §4729. Alternative education programs A school administrative unit may establish one or more alternative education programs that are in alignment with the system of learning results established in section 6209 as alternatives to the regular course of study, including options allowed in sections 5104-A and 8605, to meet the needs of at-risk students.   [PL 2007, c. 667, §6 (AMD).]1.  Coordination.  These programs shall operate as part of the elementary or secondary school program.   [PL 1983, c. 859, Pt. C, §§5, 7 (NEW).] 2.  Alternative schedules.  Alternative education programs may allow students to attend school part-time. Alternative education programs may be scheduled apart from the regular school day.   [PL 2007, c. 667, §6 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 859, §§C5,C7 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 415, §12 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 454, §25 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 667, §6 (AMD).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 4730 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION|Subchapter 3: SECONDARY SCHOOLS|20-A §4730. Statewide employment projections

 §4730. Statewide employment projections A secondary school, when providing career or educational programming materials and guidance for students and parents, shall include an electronic link to the publicly accessible website of the Department of Labor, Center for Workforce Research and Information containing statewide employment projections. The department, working with the Department of Labor, shall develop age-appropriate advice for navigating the website containing the statewide employment projections and shall update this advice from time to time as needed.   [PL 2021, c. 75, §2 (NEW).]Revisor's Note: §4730. Life and career readiness standards (As enacted by PL 2021, c. 190, §4 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 20-A, SECTION 4731) SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 75, §2 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 4731 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION|Subchapter 3: SECONDARY SCHOOLS|20-A §4731. Life and career readiness standards (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 20-A, SECTION 4730)

 §4731. Life and career readiness standards (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 20-A, SECTION 4730)Recognizing that students will choose to enter the workforce in different ways and consistent with the life and career readiness standards pursuant to section 6209, each school administrative unit shall offer relevant opportunities that may include interactive experiences and allow for direct exposure between students and a variety of career options to help students develop habits of efficacy, resourcefulness and adaptability as the students take steps to create and implement postsecondary school plans.   [PL 2021, c. 190, §4 (NEW); RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. A, §18 (RAL).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 190, §4 (NEW). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. A, §18 (RAL).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 5001 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE|Subchapter 1: ATTENDANCE|20-A §5001. Compulsory attendance (REPEALED)

 §5001. Compulsory attendance (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 485, §22 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 806, §48 (RP).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 5002 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE|Subchapter 1: ATTENDANCE|20-A §5002. Alternate programs (REPEALED)

 §5002. Alternate programs (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 806, §50 (RPR). PL 1989, c. 415, §18 (RP).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 5003 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE|Subchapter 1: ATTENDANCE|20-A §5003. Administration

 §5003. Administration 1.  School board's responsibility.  School boards shall administer this chapter.   [PL 1983, c. 806, §51 (AMD).] 2.  Policies.  School boards shall adopt policies to carry out this chapter and shall file a copy with the commissioner.   [PL 2021, c. 157, §1 (AMD).] 3.  Commissioner's responsibility.  The commissioner shall guide school boards in adopting these policies.   [PL 2021, c. 157, §1 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 806, §51 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 157, §1 (AMD).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 5004 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE|Subchapter 1: ATTENDANCE|20-A §5004. Work permits

 §5004. Work permits Superintendents shall issue and revoke work permits for minor students as provided in Title 26, chapter 7.   [PL 1991, c. 655, §5 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 655, §5 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 5022 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE|Subchapter 1-A: EQUIVALENT INSTRUCTION PROGRAMS|20-A §5022. Admission to regular program

 §5022. Admission to regular program 1.  Placement.  A student who has been receiving home-school instruction and who seeks admission to the regular school program must be placed in a grade commensurate with the level of the student's academic achievement. Placement must be guided by the following.   A. Grade level placement is determined by the locally designated appropriate school staff, based upon but not limited to such factors as the student's completed curricula and record of achievement, conferencing with the student's parent or guardian and administration of tests, if determined necessary.   [PL 1995, c. 610, §1 (NEW).]B. The final grade level placement decision is based upon local school unit policy and procedures. That decision may be appealed to the school unit superintendent and, if desired, subsequently to the local school board, whose decision is final.   [PL 1995, c. 610, §1 (NEW).][PL 1995, c. 610, §1 (NEW).] 2.  High school course credits and diploma eligibility.  The following standards govern the awarding of course credits and a graduation diploma to a student receiving home-school instruction who seeks admission to the public high school.   A. A student shall earn high school credits for satisfactory completion of courses in the public high school pursuant to section 5021, subsection 2, paragraph A.   [PL 1995, c. 610, §1 (NEW).]B. A student may earn credit for course work completed through home-school instruction if the principal determines both in advance and upon completion of the course that the course satisfies the requirements for awarding the credit. The principal may direct that the student undergo a test or tests to assist in making a determination relative to the awarding of credit.   [PL 1995, c. 610, §1 (NEW).]C. Requests for transfer credit for equivalent instruction completed at nonapproved private schools, at private schools that elect not to meet requirements under section 2901 or through other equivalent instruction programs must be evaluated on the merits of the documentation provided. The principal and guidance staff shall conduct these evaluations on request by the student or the student's parent or guardian. The principal may direct that the student undergo a test or tests to assist in making a determination relative to the awarding of credit under this paragraph.   [PL 2003, c. 271, §1 (AMD).]D. Awarding of a high school diploma by the local school is conditioned upon the student's demonstration of having satisfied all course credit and other requirements established by the local school board. The local board of directors may establish resident credit requirements as a precondition for the awarding of a local school unit diploma.   [PL 2003, c. 271, §1 (AMD).][PL 2003, c. 271, §1 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 610, §1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 271, §1 (AMD).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 5023 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE|Subchapter 1-A: EQUIVALENT INSTRUCTION PROGRAMS|20-A §5023. Standards for participation when tuition payment is required

 §5023. Standards for participation when tuition payment is required When the local public school unit does not provide academic instruction for specific grade levels, the following applies for students enrolled in an approved program of equivalent instruction.   [PL 1995, c. 610, §1 (NEW).]1.  Class participation.  The home-schooled student or the student's parent or guardian shall request authorization from the resident local school unit to apply to another school unit for permission to participate in classes or activities in that other school unit.   [PL 1995, c. 610, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Tuition payment.  Tuition payments for home-schooled student participation in a local school unit, including attendance at a career and technical education center or a career and technical education region, other than the applicant's resident district is the responsibility of the home-schooled student, the student's parent or guardian or the student's resident school administrative unit, in accordance with local school unit policy. Participation may not be unreasonably withheld.   [PL 1995, c. 610, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 545, §5 (REV).] 3.  Participation eligibility.  A tuitioned home-schooled student is subject to the rules relating to eligibility for participation in cocurricular or extracurricular activities as may apply at the receiving school unit.   [PL 1995, c. 610, §1 (NEW).] 4.  Interscholastic activities.  A tuitioned home-schooled student attending classes in more than one receiving school unit is not eligible for participation in interscholastic activities at any local school unit.   [PL 1995, c. 610, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 610, §1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 545, §5 (REV).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 5024 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE|Subchapter 1-A: EQUIVALENT INSTRUCTION PROGRAMS|20-A §5024. Local school unit policy

 §5024. Local school unit policy Each school administrative unit shall develop and adopt a policy consistent with this subchapter. Establishment and administration of the local school unit policy is subject to the following.   [PL 1995, c. 610, §1 (NEW).]1.  Policy.  Local school unit policy must be submitted to and placed on file in the department by January 1, 1997.   [PL 1995, c. 610, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Implementation.  Locally approved policy is implemented and administered by the local school unit.   [PL 1995, c. 610, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Provision of information.  At the request of the student or the student's parent or guardian, public schools shall make available to home-schooled students, in a form determined by the school, information regarding access to public school resources and services, participation in public school activities and attendance at public schools. This information must include:   A. Requirements regarding initial health and developmental screening for motor skills, vision, hearing and immunization; and   [PL 1995, c. 610, §1 (NEW).]B. Criteria for participation of home-schooled students in curricular, cocurricular and extracurricular activities.   [PL 1995, c. 610, §1 (NEW).][PL 1995, c. 610, §1 (NEW).] 4.  Appeals.  Appeals from administration and application of the local school unit policy are heard by the local school unit's school board, whose decision is final and binding.   [PL 1995, c. 610, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 610, §1 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 5025 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE|Subchapter 1-A: EQUIVALENT INSTRUCTION PROGRAMS|20-A §5025. Compliance

 §5025. Compliance Appeals that question the local school unit's policy compliance with this subchapter must be made to the commissioner, whose decision is final and binding.   [PL 1995, c. 610, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 610, §1 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 5051 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE|Subchapter 2: TRUANTS|20-A §5051. Habitual truancy (REPEALED)

 §5051. Habitual truancy (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 806, §§52,53 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 415, §19 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 124, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 198, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 533, §2 (RP).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 5052 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE|Subchapter 2: TRUANTS|20-A §5052. Attendance officers (REPEALED)

 §5052. Attendance officers (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 415, §20 (RP).