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19-A ME Rev Stat § 3152 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 67: UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT|Subchapter 6: REGISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND MODIFICATION OF SUPPORT ORDER|Article 1: REGISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF SUPPORT ORDER|19-A §3152. Effect of registration for enforcement

 §3152. Effect of registration for enforcement 1.  Registered when filed.  A support order or income-withholding order issued in another state or a foreign support order is registered when the order is filed in the registering tribunal of this State.   [PL 2009, c. 95, §63 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).] 2.  Enforceability of registered order.  A registered support order issued in another state or a foreign country is enforceable in the same manner and is subject to the same procedures as an order issued by a tribunal of this State.   [PL 2009, c. 95, §63 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).] 3.  Recognition and enforcement of registered order; no modification.  Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a tribunal of this State shall recognize and enforce, but may not modify, a registered support order if the issuing tribunal had jurisdiction.   [PL 2009, c. 95, §63 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2009, c. 95, §63 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 3153 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 67: UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT|Subchapter 6: REGISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND MODIFICATION OF SUPPORT ORDER|Article 1: REGISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF SUPPORT ORDER|19-A §3153. Choice of law

 §3153. Choice of law 1.  Current payments, other obligations and arrearages under order.  Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, the law of the issuing state or foreign country governs:   A. The nature, extent, amount and duration of current payments under a registered support order;   [PL 2003, c. 436, §37 (NEW).]B. The computation and payment of arrearages and accrual of interest on the arrearages under the support order; and   [PL 2003, c. 436, §37 (NEW).]C. The existence and satisfaction of other obligations under the support order.   [PL 2003, c. 436, §37 (NEW).][PL 2009, c. 95, §64 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).] 2.  Proceeding for arrears.  In a proceeding for arrears under a registered support order, the statute of limitation of this State or of the issuing state or foreign country, whichever is for a longer period of time, applies.   [PL 2009, c. 95, §64 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).] 3.  Procedures and remedies of this State.  A responding tribunal of this State shall apply the procedures and remedies of this State to enforce current support and collect arrears and interest due on a support order of another state or a foreign country registered in this State.   [PL 2009, c. 95, §64 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).] 4.  Application of law of state issuing controlling order.  After a tribunal of this State or another state determines which order is the controlling order and issues an order consolidating arrears, if any, a tribunal of this State shall prospectively apply the law of the state or foreign country issuing the controlling order, including its law on interest on arrears, on current and future support and on consolidated arrears.   [PL 2009, c. 95, §64 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 436, §37 (RPR). PL 2009, c. 95, §64 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 3202 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 67: UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT|Subchapter 6: REGISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND MODIFICATION OF SUPPORT ORDER|Article 2: CONTEST OF VALIDITY OR ENFORCEMENT|19-A §3202. Procedure to contest validity or enforcement of registered order

 §3202. Procedure to contest validity or enforcement of registered order 1.  Timing and remedies.  A nonregistering party seeking to contest the validity or enforcement of a registered support order in this State shall request a hearing within the time required by section 3201. The nonregistering party may seek to vacate the registration, to assert any defense to an allegation of noncompliance with the registered order or to contest the remedies being sought or the amount of any alleged arrearages pursuant to section 3203.   [PL 2009, c. 95, §69 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).] 2.  Order confirmed if contest not timely.  If the nonregistering party fails to contest the validity or enforcement of the registered support order in a timely manner, the order is confirmed by operation of law.   [PL 2009, c. 95, §70 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).] 3.  Notice of hearing to the parties.  If a nonregistering party requests a hearing to contest the validity or enforcement of the registered support order, the registering tribunal shall schedule the matter for hearing and give notice to the parties by first class mail of the date, time and place of the hearing.   [PL 2009, c. 95, §71 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 436, §39 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 95, §§69-71 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 3203 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 67: UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT|Subchapter 6: REGISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND MODIFICATION OF SUPPORT ORDER|Article 2: CONTEST OF VALIDITY OR ENFORCEMENT|19-A §3203. Contest of registration or enforcement

 §3203. Contest of registration or enforcement 1.  Defenses to contest validity or enforcement.  A party contesting the validity or enforcement of a registered support order or seeking to vacate the registration has the burden of proving one or more of the following defenses:   A. The issuing tribunal lacked personal jurisdiction over the contesting party;   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]B. The order was obtained by fraud;   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]C. The order has been vacated, suspended or modified by a later order;   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]D. The issuing tribunal has stayed the order pending appeal;   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]E. There is a defense under the laws of this State to the remedy sought;   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]F. Full or partial payment has been made;   [PL 2003, c. 436, §40 (AMD).]G. The statute of limitation under section 3153 precludes enforcement of some or all of the alleged arrearages; or   [PL 2003, c. 436, §40 (AMD).]H. The alleged controlling order is not the controlling order.   [PL 2003, c. 436, §41 (NEW).][PL 2009, c. 95, §72 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).] 2.  Full or partial defense.  If a party presents evidence establishing a full or partial defense under subsection 1, a tribunal may stay enforcement of the registered support order, continue the proceeding to permit production of additional relevant evidence and issue other appropriate orders. An uncontested portion of the registered support order may be enforced by all remedies available under the laws of this State.   [PL 2009, c. 95, §72 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).] 3.  Confirmation of order.  If the contesting party does not establish a defense under subsection 1 to the validity or enforcement of a registered support order, the registering tribunal shall issue an order confirming the order.   [PL 2009, c. 95, §72 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 436, §§40,41 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 95, §72 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 3204 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 67: UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT|Subchapter 6: REGISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND MODIFICATION OF SUPPORT ORDER|Article 2: CONTEST OF VALIDITY OR ENFORCEMENT|19-A §3204. Confirmed order

 §3204. Confirmed order Confirmation of a registered support order, whether by operation of law or after notice and hearing, precludes further contest of the order with respect to any matter that could have been asserted at the time of registration.   [PL 2009, c. 95, §73 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2009, c. 95, §73 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 3251 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 67: UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT|Subchapter 6: REGISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND MODIFICATION OF SUPPORT ORDER|Article 3: REGISTRATION AND MODIFICATION OF CHILD SUPPORT ORDER OF ANOTHER STATE|19-A §3251. Procedure to register child support order of another state for modification

 §3251. Procedure to register child support order of another state for modification A party or support enforcement agency seeking to modify, or to modify and enforce, a child support order issued in another state shall register that order in this State in the same manner provided in sections 3150 to 3204 if the order has not been registered. A petition for modification may be filed at the same time as a request for registration, or later. The pleading must specify the grounds for modification.   [PL 2009, c. 95, §74 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2009, c. 95, §74 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 3252 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 67: UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT|Subchapter 6: REGISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND MODIFICATION OF SUPPORT ORDER|Article 3: REGISTRATION AND MODIFICATION OF CHILD SUPPORT ORDER OF ANOTHER STATE|19-A §3252. Effect of registration for modification

 §3252. Effect of registration for modification A tribunal of this State may enforce a child support order of another state registered for purposes of modification in the same manner as if the order had been issued by a tribunal of this State, but the registered support order may be modified only if the requirements of section 3253 or 3255 have been met.   [PL 2009, c. 95, §75 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 436, §42 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 95, §75 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 3254 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 67: UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT|Subchapter 6: REGISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND MODIFICATION OF SUPPORT ORDER|Article 3: REGISTRATION AND MODIFICATION OF CHILD SUPPORT ORDER OF ANOTHER STATE|19-A §3254. Recognition of order modified in another state

 §3254. Recognition of order modified in another state If a child support order issued by a tribunal of this State is modified by a tribunal of another state that assumed jurisdiction pursuant to the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act, a tribunal of this State:   [PL 2015, c. 186, §8 (AMD).]1.  Enforce amounts accruing before modification.  May enforce the order that was modified only as to arrears and interest accruing before the modification;   [PL 2003, c. 436, §44 (AMD).] 2.  Enforce nonmodifiable aspects.   [PL 2003, c. 436, §44 (RP).] 3.  Relief for violations before modification.  May provide appropriate relief for violations of its order that occurred before the effective date of the modification; and   [PL 2003, c. 436, §44 (AMD).] 4.  Recognize modifying order.  Shall recognize the modifying order of the other state, upon registration, for the purpose of enforcement.   [PL 2003, c. 436, §44 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 436, §44 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 186, §8 (AMD).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 3255 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 67: UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT|Subchapter 6: REGISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND MODIFICATION OF SUPPORT ORDER|Article 3: REGISTRATION AND MODIFICATION OF CHILD SUPPORT ORDER OF ANOTHER STATE|19-A §3255. Jurisdiction to modify child support order of another state when individual parties reside in State

 §3255. Jurisdiction to modify child support order of another state when individual parties reside in State 1.  Jurisdiction to modify.  If all of the parties who are individuals reside in this State and the child does not reside in the issuing state, a tribunal of this State has jurisdiction to enforce and to modify the issuing state's child support order in a proceeding to register that order.   [PL 2003, c. 436, §45 (NEW).] 2.  Application of laws.  A tribunal of this State exercising jurisdiction under this section shall apply the provisions of subchapters 1 and 2-A, this subchapter and the procedural and substantive law of this State to the proceeding for enforcement or modification. Subchapters 3, 4, 5, 7-A and 8 do not apply.   [PL 2009, c. 95, §79 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 436, §45 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 95, §79 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 3256 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 67: UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT|Subchapter 6: REGISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND MODIFICATION OF SUPPORT ORDER|Article 3: REGISTRATION AND MODIFICATION OF CHILD SUPPORT ORDER OF ANOTHER STATE|19-A §3256. Notice to issuing tribunal of modification

 §3256. Notice to issuing tribunal of modification Within 30 days after issuance of a modified child-support order, the party obtaining the modification shall file a certified copy of the order with the issuing tribunal that had continuing, exclusive jurisdiction over the earlier order, and in each tribunal in which the party knows the earlier order has been registered. A party who obtains the order and fails to file a certified copy is subject to appropriate sanctions by a tribunal in which the issue of failure to file arises. The failure to file does not affect the validity or enforceability of the modified order of the new tribunal having continuing, exclusive jurisdiction.   [PL 2003, c. 436, §45 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 436, §45 (NEW).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 3257 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 67: UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT|Subchapter 6: REGISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND MODIFICATION OF SUPPORT ORDER|Article 3: REGISTRATION AND MODIFICATION OF CHILD SUPPORT ORDER OF ANOTHER STATE|19-A §3257. Jurisdiction to modify child support order of foreign country or political subdivision (REPEALED)

 §3257. Jurisdiction to modify child support order of foreign country or political subdivision (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 436, §45 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 95, §80 (RP). PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 3261 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 67: UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT|Subchapter 6: REGISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND MODIFICATION OF SUPPORT ORDER|Article 4: REGISTRATION AND MODIFICATION OF FOREIGN CHILD SUPPORT ORDER|19-A §3261. Jurisdiction to modify child support order of foreign country

 §3261. Jurisdiction to modify child support order of foreign country 1.  Assumption of jurisdiction.  Except as otherwise provided in section 3321, if a foreign country lacks or refuses to exercise jurisdiction to modify its child support order pursuant to its laws, a tribunal of this State may assume jurisdiction to modify the child support order and bind all individuals subject to the personal jurisdiction of the tribunal whether the consent to modification of a child support order otherwise required of the individual pursuant to section 3253 has been given or whether the individual seeking modification is a resident of this State or of the foreign country.   [PL 2009, c. 95, §81 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).] 2.  Controlling order.  An order issued by a tribunal of this State modifying a foreign child support order pursuant to this section is the controlling order.   [PL 2009, c. 95, §81 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 95, §81 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 3262 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 67: UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT|Subchapter 6: REGISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND MODIFICATION OF SUPPORT ORDER|Article 4: REGISTRATION AND MODIFICATION OF FOREIGN CHILD SUPPORT ORDER|19-A §3262. Procedure to register child support order of foreign country for modification

 §3262. Procedure to register child support order of foreign country for modification A party or support enforcement agency seeking to modify, or to modify and enforce, a foreign child support order not under the Convention may register that order in this State as provided in sections 3150 to 3204 if the order has not been registered. A petition for modification may be filed at the same time as a request for registration or at another time. The petition must specify the grounds for modification.   [PL 2009, c. 95, §81 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 95, §81 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 7203 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 4: SPECIFIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS|Subpart 1: SPECIAL EDUCATION|Chapter 303: CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|20-A §7203. Medical examination or treatment (REPEALED)

 §7203. Medical examination or treatment (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 662, §A24 (RP).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 7205 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 4: SPECIFIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS|Subpart 1: SPECIAL EDUCATION|Chapter 303: CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|20-A §7205. Review and assistance

 §7205. Review and assistance It is the intent of the Legislature that a representative of the commissioner visit special education programs for the purpose of review and assistance and as necessary to comply with federal general supervision requirements. Nothing in this section prohibits a school administrative unit from requesting that a representative of the commissioner visit a particular special education program for the purpose of review and assistance whenever necessary. The commissioner shall comply with each request in a timely fashion.   [PL 2009, c. 508, §4 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 395, §A72 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 508, §4 (AMD).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 7206 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 4: SPECIFIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS|Subpart 1: SPECIAL EDUCATION|Chapter 303: CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|20-A §7206. Investigation of noncompliance

 §7206. Investigation of noncompliance The following provisions apply to an investigation of noncompliance with this chapter.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]1.  Complaint.  An interested party may file with the commissioner a written complaint alleging that a school administrative unit or private school serving children with disabilities has failed to comply with this chapter. The complaint must allege a violation that occurred not more than one year prior to the date that the complaint is received or the complaint must request compensatory services for a violation that occurred not more than 2 years prior to the date the complaint is received.   [PL 2009, c. 571, Pt. U, §1 (AMD).] 1-A.  Determination of jurisdiction.   [PL 1993, c. 483, §1 (RP).] 1-B.  Notification.   [PL 1993, c. 483, §1 (RP).] 2.  Investigation; written report.  The commissioner shall initiate, and complete within 60 days, an investigation and a written report.   A.   [PL 1993, c. 483, §2 (RP).]B.   [PL 1993, c. 483, §2 (RP).][PL 1993, c. 483, §2 (AMD).] 3.  Post-investigation procedure.   [PL 1993, c. 483, §3 (RP).] 4.  Appeal.   [PL 2005, c. 70, §1 (RP).] 5.  Enforcement.  If the unit fails to comply with the commissioner's order, the commissioner:   A. May withhold financial aid from the school administrative unit until it complies with the commissioner's order; and   [PL 1983, c. 862, §60 (AMD).]B. Shall refer the matter to the Attorney General, who shall take appropriate action to bring the school administrative unit into compliance.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).][PL 1983, c. 862, §60 (AMD).] 6.  Additional remedies.  The remedies provided in this section are in addition to any other remedy in law or equity.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).] 7.  Complaint investigators; immunity.  The State shall train complaint investigators. For the purposes of this section, while carrying out their official duties, complaint investigators are considered state employees and are entitled to the immunity provided state employees under the Maine Tort Claims Act.   [PL 1999, c. 424, Pt. A, §7 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 130, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 806, §§65,66 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 862, §60 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 69, §§1-4 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 483, §§1-4 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 424, §§A5-7 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 70, §1 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 662, §A26 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 571, Pt. U, §1 (AMD).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 7207 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 4: SPECIFIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS|Subpart 1: SPECIAL EDUCATION|Chapter 303: CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|20-A §7207. Hearing procedures (REPEALED)

 §7207. Hearing procedures (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 318, §2 (RP).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 7207-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 4: SPECIFIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS|Subpart 1: SPECIAL EDUCATION|Chapter 303: CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|20-A §7207-A. Surrogate parents

 §7207-A. Surrogate parents 1.  Rules.  The commissioner shall adopt rules to determine when a surrogate parent is needed and the criteria for selection of a surrogate parent.   [PL 1989, c. 857, §56 (NEW).] 2.  Objection to appointments.  When a child with a disability is a state ward and the Department of Health and Human Services has notified the school administrative unit and the Department of Education that the Department of Health and Human Services objects to the appointment of the foster parent as the surrogate parent, the foster parent may not be automatically appointed to serve as surrogate parent for the child with a disability. When a child with a disability is a state ward and the Department of Health and Human Services objects to the appointment of the foster parent as the surrogate parent, the Department of Health and Human Services shall recommend to the Department of Education an individual to serve as surrogate parent.   [PL 2005, c. 662, Pt. A, §27 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 318, §3 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 700, §B46 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 857, §56 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV). PL 2005, c. 662, §A27 (AMD).