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20-A ME Rev Stat § 5052-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE|Subchapter 2: TRUANTS|20-A §5052-A. Attendance coordinators

 §5052-A. Attendance coordinators The following provisions apply to attendance coordinators.   [PL 1989, c. 415, §21 (NEW).]1.  Appointment.  The following provisions apply to the appointment of attendance coordinators.   A. A superintendent shall appoint an attendance coordinator or coordinators.   [PL 2011, c. 614, §14 (AMD).]B. Vacancies must be filled as they occur.   [PL 2011, c. 614, §14 (AMD).][PL 2011, c. 614, §14 (AMD).] 2.  Qualifications.  An attendance coordinator must be a professionally certified or registered person in the mental health, social welfare or educational system who is qualified to carry out the duties in accordance with rules to be established by the State Board of Education.   [PL 2011, c. 614, §14 (AMD).] 3.  Duties.  The duties of an attendance coordinator include, but are not limited to, the following:   A. Interviewing a student whose attendance is irregular and meeting with the student and the parents to determine the cause of the irregular attendance and filing a written report with the principal;   [PL 2011, c. 614, §14 (AMD).]B. Filing an annual report with the superintendent summarizing school year activities, findings and recommendations regarding truants;   [PL 2007, c. 143, §1 (AMD).]C. Serving as a member of the dropout prevention committee in accordance with section 5103; and   [PL 2007, c. 143, §1 (AMD).]D. Serving as the liaison between the school and the local law enforcement agency in matters pertaining to student absenteeism under section 5001‑A.   [PL 2011, c. 614, §14 (AMD).][PL 2011, c. 614, §14 (AMD).] 4.  Department assistance.  The department shall provide technical assistance to school attendance coordinators for carrying out these duties, through the Office of Truancy, Dropout Prevention and Alternative Education.   [PL 2011, c. 614, §14 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 415, §21 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 143, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 614, §14 (AMD).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 5053 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE|Subchapter 2: TRUANTS|20-A §5053. Enforcement (REPEALED)

 §5053. Enforcement (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 806, §54 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 415, §§22-25 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 533, §4 (RP).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 5053-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE|Subchapter 2: TRUANTS|20-A §5053-A. Enforcement

 §5053-A. Enforcement 1.  Civil violation.  If a parent has control of a student who is truant under section 5051‑A, subsection 1 and that parent is primarily responsible for that truancy, that parent commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $250 may be adjudged, all or part of which may be suspended upon the parent's compliance with a court order under subsection 2.   [PL 2011, c. 614, §15 (AMD).] 2.  Dispositions.  The court may also order a parent adjudicated as violating subsection 1 to take specific action to ensure the child's attendance at school; comply with the intervention plan developed in accordance with section 5051‑A, subsection 2, paragraph A‑2; participate in a parent-training class; attend school with the child; perform community service hours at the school; or participate in counseling or other services as appropriate.   [PL 2011, c. 614, §16 (AMD).] 3.  Notice required.  Notice must be provided to the parent pursuant to section 5051‑A, subsection 2, paragraph C before a prosecution for violating subsection 1 may be brought against the parent.   [PL 2003, c. 533, §5 (NEW).] 4.  Prima facie proof.  Evidence that shows that the parent received the notice under section 5051‑A, subsection 2 and that the child has accumulated 10 cumulative full days of absences or 5 consecutive school days of absences that are not justified under the established attendance policies of the school administrative unit is prima facie proof that the parent is primarily responsible for the child's truancy or the parent failed to take corrective measures for the child's truancy.   [PL 2011, c. 614, §17 (AMD).] 5.  Defense.  It is a defense to a prosecution under subsection 1 that the parent has exercised reasonable diligence in attempting to cause a child in the parent's custody to attend school or that the administrators of the child's school did not perform their duties as required by law.   [PL 2003, c. 533, §5 (NEW).] 6.  Process.  Service of a summons on the parent pursuant to subsection 1 must be in accordance with the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure.   [PL 2003, c. 533, §5 (NEW).] 7.  Jurisdiction.  The District Court has jurisdiction over violations under subsection 1.   [PL 2003, c. 533, §5 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 533, §5 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 304, §§8, 9 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 614, §§15-17 (AMD).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 5054 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE|Subchapter 2: TRUANTS|20-A §5054. Employment of truants prohibited

 §5054. Employment of truants prohibited Any firm or corporation, or agent or manager of any firm or corporation, who hires or otherwise engages any student who is truant as defined in this subchapter without a release from the student's supervising superintendent of schools is subject to the penalty provided in Title 26, section 781.   [PL 2011, c. 614, §18 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 415, §26 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 614, §18 (AMD).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 5101 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE|Subchapter 3: DROPOUTS|20-A §5101. Statement of purpose (REPEALED)

 §5101. Statement of purpose (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 415, §27 (RP).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 5102 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE|Subchapter 3: DROPOUTS|20-A §5102. Definitions

 §5102. Definitions As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, a "dropout" means any person who has withdrawn for any reason except death, or been expelled from school before graduation or completion of a program of studies and who has not enrolled in another educational institution or program.   [PL 1989, c. 415, §28 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 415, §28 (AMD).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 5104 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE|Subchapter 3: DROPOUTS|20-A §5104. Programs (REPEALED)

 §5104. Programs (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 415, §30 (RP).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 5104-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE|Subchapter 3: DROPOUTS|20-A §5104-A. Alternative education programs outside the school administrative unit

 §5104-A. Alternative education programs outside the school administrative unit 1.  Alternative education programs.  If the superintendents approve, a school administrative unit may enroll a student in an alternative education program in another school administrative unit or in an approved private alternative education program.   [PL 2007, c. 667, §8 (AMD).] 2.  Student count.  A student properly approved for enrollment under subsection 1 must be counted as a 1.0 student on school administrative unit counts for each semester, or its equivalent, of alternative education program.   [PL 2007, c. 667, §8 (AMD).] 3.  Rules.  The commissioner shall adopt rules in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, to administer this section.   [PL 1989, c. 415, §31 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 415, §31 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 667, §8 (AMD).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 5153 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE|Subchapter 4: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE|20-A §5153. Rules

 §5153. Rules The commissioner shall establish rules to implement this subchapter by January 1987.   [PL 1985, c. 774, §5 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 774, §5 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 5162 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE|Subchapter 5: STUDENTS EXPERIENCING EDUCATION DISRUPTION|20-A §5162. School work recognition plan (REPEALED)

 §5162. School work recognition plan (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 451, §6 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 439, §14 (RP).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 5164 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE|Subchapter 5: STUDENTS EXPERIENCING EDUCATION DISRUPTION|20-A §5164. Planning for graduation

 §5164. Planning for graduation If the student who experiences education disruption is between 16 years of age and 20 years of age, the school work recognition plan developed or updated following the education disruption must include a description of what the student must do in order to qualify to graduate with the student's peers or within a reasonable time thereafter.   [PL 2013, c. 439, §15 (NEW).]If it is determined by the responsible school and the student that the student cannot meet the school's requirements for graduation by the end of the student's 4th year of secondary school, the responsible school shall provide the student information about applying for a Department of Education diploma. In accordance with section 257‑A, subsection 3, the responsible school shall provide support for and assist in the completion and submission of the application on the request of the student's parent or guardian or on the request of the student if the student is at least 18 years of age or is a student experiencing homelessness. Community providers may also assist in the application process.   [PL 2021, c. 445, §13 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 439, §15 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 445, §13 (AMD).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 5165 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE|Subchapter 5: STUDENTS EXPERIENCING EDUCATION DISRUPTION|20-A §5165. Graduation of a student experiencing education disruption who is enrolled in more than one school after the student's 2nd year in high school

 §5165. Graduation of a student experiencing education disruption who is enrolled in more than one school after the student's 2nd year in high school 1.  Course credit or waiver.  If a student who is experiencing or has experienced education disruption attends more than one school after the student's 2nd year of high school and is unable to fulfill a diploma course requirement of the responsible school but has completed a similar course elsewhere, the responsible school may award credit for the similar course or waive the requirement. If the responsible school does not award credit for the similar course or waive the requirement, the responsible school shall provide an alternative means for the student to complete the required course for on-time graduation.   [PL 2021, c. 445, §14 (NEW).] 2.  Award of diploma from previously attended school.  If a student experiencing education disruption who attends more than one school after the student's 2nd year in high school cannot meet the graduation requirements of the responsible school but can meet those of the previously attended school, the student must be awarded a diploma by the previously attended school. The responsible school and the previously attended school shall work together to ensure the student is supported in completing any specific remaining requirements.   [PL 2021, c. 445, §14 (NEW).] 3.  Department of Education diploma.  Nothing in this section may be construed to limit a student's eligibility to apply for a Department of Education diploma if the student is unable to complete the diploma requirements of either the responsible school or previously attended school.   [PL 2021, c. 445, §14 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 445, §14 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 6001 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 221: SCHOOL RECORDS, AUDITS AND REPORTS|Subchapter 1: STUDENT RECORDS|20-A §6001. Dissemination of information

 §6001. Dissemination of information 1.  Federal and state law.  The provisions of this section, the United States Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-380, as amended by Public Law 93-568, and the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 United States Code, Section 1400 et seq., as amended, govern the dissemination of education records and personally identifiable information about students in public schools, private schools approved by the department pursuant to chapter 117 and private schools recognized by the department as providing equivalent instruction pursuant to section 5001‑A, subsection 3, paragraph A, subparagraph (1), division (b), as well as written notices of intent to provide equivalent instruction through home instruction and all education records of students receiving equivalent instruction through home instruction.   [PL 2015, c. 97, §1 (AMD).] 2.  Internet restrictions.  A public school may not publish on the Internet or provide for publication on the Internet any personal information about its students without first obtaining the written approval of those students' parents. For the purpose of this section, "personal information" means information that identifies a student, including, but not limited to, the student's full name, photograph, personal biography, e-mail address, home address, date of birth, social security number and parents' names.   [PL 1999, c. 595, §2 (NEW).] 3.  Dissemination of education records to criminal justice agencies.  A school may disseminate education records as defined in 20 United States Code, Section 1232 g(a)(4) regarding a juvenile if:   A. The juvenile has not been adjudicated as having committed a juvenile crime;   [PL 1999, c. 595, §2 (NEW).]B. The education records are disseminated to:   (1) Criminal justice agencies; or   (2) Agencies that by court order or agreement of the juvenile are responsible for the health or welfare of the juvenile and that have provided the school with a statement describing the purpose of the dissemination; and   [PL 1999, c. 595, §2 (NEW).]C. The education records are relevant to and disseminated for the purpose of creating or maintaining an individualized plan for the juvenile's rehabilitation.   [PL 1999, c. 595, §2 (NEW).]Education records received under this subsection are confidential and may not be further disseminated, except to the court or as otherwise provided by law. The persons to whom the education records are disseminated shall certify in writing to the school that the records will not be disclosed to any other party, except the court or as otherwise provided by law, without the written consent of the juvenile or the juvenile's parent or guardian.   [PL 1999, c. 595, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 911, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 17, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 595, §2 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 181, §3 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 97, §1 (AMD).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 6001-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 221: SCHOOL RECORDS, AUDITS AND REPORTS|Subchapter 1: STUDENT RECORDS|20-A §6001-A. Parental access to information on school activities

 §6001-A. Parental access to information on school activities 1.  Parental notification.  Upon written request by a parent, a school administrative unit may provide written notification of all school activities and programs for which parental participation, involvement, notification or awareness is in the best interest of the student. A noncustodial parent may have access to information on school activities and programs upon written request and with the mutual agreement of the custodial parent and the school administrative unit.   [PL 1997, c. 415, §4 (NEW).] 2.  Exemption.  This section does not apply to a parent denied parental rights and responsibilities in a court order.   [PL 1997, c. 415, §4 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 415, §4 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 6001-C (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 221: SCHOOL RECORDS, AUDITS AND REPORTS|Subchapter 1: STUDENT RECORDS|20-A §6001-C. Student social security numbers; collection and deletion

 §6001-C. Student social security numbers; collection and deletion 1.  Collection of social security number.  If a school administrative unit, a public school within a school administrative unit or a private school requests a student's social security number, the unit or school shall inform the parent or legal guardian of that student or the student if the student is 18 years of age or older for what purpose the social security number will be used and provide the parent, legal guardian or student if the student is 18 years of age or older the opportunity to opt out of providing the social security number.   [PL 2017, c. 247, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Deletion of social security number.  A school administrative unit, a public school within a school administrative unit or a private school that collects a student's social security number shall delete the student's social security number from the student's records once the student is no longer enrolled in the school administrative unit, the public school within a school administrative unit or private school.   [PL 2017, c. 247, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2017, c. 247, §1 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 6002 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 221: SCHOOL RECORDS, AUDITS AND REPORTS|Subchapter 1: STUDENT RECORDS|20-A §6002. Record of birth

 §6002. Record of birth The following provisions apply to a student's first enrollment.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]1.  Duty of students.  Students who enroll for the first time in a public school shall provide their teachers with official records of birth within 60 days of enrollment.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).] 2.  Duty of parent or guardian.  The following provisions apply to the duties of a parent or guardian.   A. A parent or guardian of a student who enrolls shall provide that student with an official record of birth.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]B. A parent who refuses or unreasonably neglects to comply with paragraph A shall be fined not more than $5.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).][PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).] 3.  Duties of teachers, superintendents and other public officials.  The following are duties of teachers, superintendents and other public officials.   A. A teacher shall inform the superintendent of the school administrative unit of the name of any student who has not complied with subsection 1.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]B. A superintendent shall inform the State Registrar of Vital Statistics of the name of a student who has not complied with subsection 1 and the name and address of the parent of that student.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]C. The State Registrar of Vital Statistics shall file a complaint with the nearest District Court whenever the registrar believes that a parent has not complied with subsection 2.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]D. The State Registrar of Vital Statistics shall provide file copies of any relevant records in the registrar's possession on the request of a parent of a student.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).][PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 6003 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 221: SCHOOL RECORDS, AUDITS AND REPORTS|Subchapter 1: STUDENT RECORDS|20-A §6003. Student attendance records

 §6003. Student attendance records 1.  Duty of school board.  A school board shall designate one or more persons to maintain accurate records of all students attending public schools in the unit.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).] 2.  Contents.  The attendance records shall contain the following information on each student:   A. Name;   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]B. Birth date;   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]C. Dates of entering and leaving school in the unit;   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]D. The number of days attended; and   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]E. The number of times late for school.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).][PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).] 3.  Access.  Attendance records shall be made available to the school board at any time.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).] 4.  Duty of record keeper.  The record keeper shall provide the school board with the information they request whenever they request it.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 6004 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 221: SCHOOL RECORDS, AUDITS AND REPORTS|Subchapter 1: STUDENT RECORDS|20-A §6004. Student counts

 §6004. Student counts The following provisions apply to the annual counting of students.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]1.  Duty of superintendent.  In accordance with time schedules established by the commissioner, the superintendent of each school administrative unit and the administrator of each private school shall inform the commissioner, in the format specified by and with the content required by the commissioner, of the number of students attending their schools and in the case of public schools the number of students residing in their school administrative unit. This information must be supplied on forms provided by the commissioner.   [PL 2011, c. 171, §9 (AMD).] 2.  Student count.  Students must be counted as follows.   A. A student residing in the school administrative unit may be considered in attendance on October 1st and April 1st if the student is attending school on that date. A student must be counted as a resident if the student meets the residence requirement of chapter 213 and must be counted for subsidy if the student meets the definition of "subsidizable pupils" under section 15672, subsection 32.   Excused absences and absences due to illness may not be considered absences under this subsection.   [PL 2011, c. 171, §9 (AMD).]B. Students who attend school under section 5205, subsections 2, 3-A, 4, 5 and 6 must be counted in the school administrative unit in which they attend school.   [PL 2009, c. 508, §2 (AMD).]C. [PL 1989, c. 534, Pt. E, §2 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 596, Pt. E, §1 (RP).] D. Private schools may report privately funded students on October 1st. All publicly funded students must be reported on October 1st and April 1st in the specified format and with the specific content and in accordance with the time schedules established by the commissioner.   [PL 2011, c. 171, §9 (NEW).][PL 2011, c. 171, §9 (AMD).] 3.  Online learning program.   [PL 2011, c. 353, §4 (NEW); MRSA T. 20-A §6004, sub-§3 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 806, §59 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 862, §57 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 534, §E2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 596, §E1 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 508, §2 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 171, §9 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 353, §4 (AMD).