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20-A ME Rev Stat § 15691-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 606-B: ESSENTIAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES|20-A §15691-A. Municipal assessment paid to a regional school unit

 §15691-A. Municipal assessment paid to a regional school unit Beginning with the 2008-2009 school year, this section applies to municipal assessments paid to a regional school unit.   [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. XXXX, §32 (NEW).]1.  Presentation of assessment schedule.  The assessment schedule based on the budget approved at a regional school unit budget meeting must be presented to the treasurer of each municipality that is a member of the regional school unit. The assessment schedule must include each member municipality's share of the school administrative unit's contribution to the total cost of funding public education from kindergarten to grade 12 as described in section 15688 and the school administrative unit's contribution to debt service for non-state-funded school construction projects and additional local funds for school purposes under section 15690.   [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. XXXX, §32 (NEW).] 2.  Municipal treasurer's payment schedule.  The treasurer of the member municipality, after being presented with the assessment schedule under subsection 1, shall forward 1/12 of that member municipality's share to the treasurer of the regional school unit on or before the 20th day of each month of the fiscal year.   [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. XXXX, §32 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. XXXX, §32 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 15692 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 606-B: ESSENTIAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES|20-A §15692. Special school districts

 §15692. Special school districts 1.  School administrative unit.  For the purposes of section 15695, a special school district is deemed to be a school administrative unit.   [PL 2019, c. 398, §37 (AMD).] 2.  Debt service.  Debt service on bonds or notes issued by a special school district must be included in the school budget of the school administrative unit that operates the schools constructed by that district. The school board for the school administrative unit that operates the special district's schools shall pay to the special school district all sums necessary to meet the payments of principal and interest on bonds or notes when due and to cover maintenance or other costs for which the special school district is responsible.   [PL 2005, c. 2, Pt. D, §62 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 2, Pt. D, §§72, 74 (AFF); PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. WW, §18 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 2, §D62 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 2, §§D72,74 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 12, §WW18 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 398, §37 (AMD).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 15695 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 606-B: ESSENTIAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES|20-A §15695. Bonds; notes; other

 §15695. Bonds; notes; other All bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness issued for school purposes by a school administrative unit for major capital expenses, bus purchases or current operating expenses, including tax or other revenue anticipation notes, are general obligations of the unit.   [PL 2005, c. 2, Pt. D, §62 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 2, Pt. D, §§72, 74 (AFF); PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. WW, §18 (AFF).]1.  Tax assessments.  The municipal officers or school board shall require the sums that are necessary to meet in full the principal of and interest on the bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness issued pursuant to this section payable in each year to be assessed and collected in the manner provided by law for the assessment and collection of taxes.   [PL 2005, c. 2, Pt. D, §62 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 2, Pt. D, §§72, 74 (AFF); PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. WW, §18 (AFF).] 2.  Reduction.  The sums to be assessed and collected under subsection 1 must be reduced by the amount of an allocation of funds appropriated by the Legislature to pay the principal and interest owed by the school administrative unit in a given year as certified to the unit by the commissioner. The commissioner shall certify the amount due to the unit within 30 days of its appropriation by the Legislature.   [PL 2005, c. 2, Pt. D, §62 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 2, Pt. D, §§72, 74 (AFF); PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. WW, §18 (AFF).] 3.  Collection.  After assessment and reduction under subsection 2, the remaining sum must be paid from ad valorem taxes, which may be levied without limit as to rate or amount upon all the taxable property within the school administrative unit.   [PL 2005, c. 2, Pt. D, §62 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 2, Pt. D, §§72, 74 (AFF); PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. WW, §18 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 2, §D62 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 2, §§D72,74 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 12, §WW18 (AFF).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 15696 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 606-B: ESSENTIAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES|20-A §15696. Penalties for nonconforming school administrative units (REPEALED)

 §15696. Penalties for nonconforming school administrative units (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. XXXX, §33 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 668, §§39-41 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §23 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 455, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 251, §8 (RP). PL 2011, c. 251, §12 (AFF).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 15697 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 606-B: ESSENTIAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES|20-A §15697. Fund to Advance Public Kindergarten to Grade 12 Education (REPEALED)

 §15697. Fund to Advance Public Kindergarten to Grade 12 Education (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY IB 2015, c. 4, §1 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. D, §1 (RP).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 15681 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 606-C: SCHOOL FINANCE ACT OF 2003|20-A §15681. Short title (REPEALED)

 §15681. Short title (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY IB 2003, c. 2, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 2, §D43 (RP). PL 2005, c. 2, §D72,74 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 12, §WW18 (AFF).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 15682 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 606-C: SCHOOL FINANCE ACT OF 2003|20-A §15682. Mandated legislative appropriations for kindergarten to grade 12 education (REPEALED)

 §15682. Mandated legislative appropriations for kindergarten to grade 12 education (REPEALED)  SECTION HISTORY IB 2003, c. 2, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 2, §D45 (RP). PL 2005, c. 2, §§D72,74 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 12, §WW18 (AFF).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 15683 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 606-C: SCHOOL FINANCE ACT OF 2003|20-A §15683. Mandated legislative appropriations for special education (REPEALED)

 §15683. Mandated legislative appropriations for special education (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY IB 2003, c. 2, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 2, §D48 (RP). PL 2005, c. 2, §§D72,74 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 12, §WW18 (AFF).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 15684 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 606-C: SCHOOL FINANCE ACT OF 2003|20-A §15684. Fund for the Efficient Delivery of Educational Services (REPEALED)

 §15684. Fund for the Efficient Delivery of Educational Services (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY IB 2003, c. 2, §1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 712, §15 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 2, §D50 (RP). PL 2005, c. 2, §§D72,74 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 12, §WW18 (AFF).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 15685 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 606-C: SCHOOL FINANCE ACT OF 2003|20-A §15685. Entitlement (REPEALED)

 §15685. Entitlement (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY IB 2003, c. 2, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 2, §D51 (RP). PL 2005, c. 2, §§D72,74 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 12, §WW18 (AFF).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 15701 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 607: MAINE SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY|20-A §15701. Short title (REPEALED)

 §15701. Short title (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 494, §3 (RP).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 15702 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 607: MAINE SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY|20-A §15702. Purpose (REPEALED)

 §15702. Purpose (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 494, §3 (RP).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 15703 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 607: MAINE SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY|20-A §15703. Definitions (REPEALED)

 §15703. Definitions (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 494, §3 (RP).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 15704 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 607: MAINE SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY|20-A §15704. Organization (REPEALED)

 §15704. Organization (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 806, §99 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 812, §§113,114 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 403, §3 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 503, §B78 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 494, §3 (RP).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 15705 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 607: MAINE SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY|20-A §15705. Powers (REPEALED)

 §15705. Powers (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 141, §B15 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 494, §3 (RP).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 15706 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 607: MAINE SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY|20-A §15706. Contracts (REPEALED)

 §15706. Contracts (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 494, §3 (RP).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 15707 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 607: MAINE SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY|20-A §15707. Revenue bonds (REPEALED)

 §15707. Revenue bonds (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 806, §100 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 494, §3 (RP).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 15708 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 607: MAINE SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY|20-A §15708. State credit (REPEALED)

 §15708. State credit (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 585, §1 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 494, §3 (RP).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 15709 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 607: MAINE SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY|20-A §15709. Trust funds (REPEALED)

 §15709. Trust funds (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 494, §3 (RP).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 15710 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 607: MAINE SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY|20-A §15710. Revenue refunding bonds (REPEALED)

 §15710. Revenue refunding bonds (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 494, §3 (RP).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 15711 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 607: MAINE SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY|20-A §15711. Transfer (REPEALED)

 §15711. Transfer (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 494, §3 (RP).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 15712 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 607: MAINE SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY|20-A §15712. Investment (REPEALED)

 §15712. Investment (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 494, §3 (RP).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 15713 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 607: MAINE SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY|20-A §15713. Other bonding authority (REPEALED)

 §15713. Other bonding authority (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 494, §3 (RP).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 15714 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 607: MAINE SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY|20-A §15714. Remedies (REPEALED)

 §15714. Remedies (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 806, §101 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 494, §3 (RP).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 15715 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 607: MAINE SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY|20-A §15715. Preliminary expenses (REPEALED)

 §15715. Preliminary expenses (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 494, §3 (RP).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 15716 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 607: MAINE SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY|20-A §15716. Direct payment (REPEALED)

 §15716. Direct payment (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 494, §3 (RP).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 15717 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 607: MAINE SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY|20-A §15717. Exemption from taxation (REPEALED)

 §15717. Exemption from taxation (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 494, §3 (RP).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 15718 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 607: MAINE SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY|20-A §15718. Liberal construction (REPEALED)

 §15718. Liberal construction (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 494, §3 (RP).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 15751 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 608: SCHOOL FINANCE ACT OF 2003|20-A §15751. Short title

 §15751. Short title This chapter may be known and cited as "the School Finance Act of 2003."   [PL 2005, c. 2, Pt. D, §63 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 2, Pt. D, §§72, 74 (AFF); PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. WW, §18 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 2, §D63 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 2, §§D72,74 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 12, §WW18 (AFF).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 15752 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 608: SCHOOL FINANCE ACT OF 2003|20-A §15752. Mandated legislative appropriations for kindergarten to grade 12 education

 §15752. Mandated legislative appropriations for kindergarten to grade 12 education In accordance with the phase-in schedule provided in chapter 606-B, beginning in fiscal year 2008-09, the Legislature each year shall provide at least 55% of the cost of the total allocation for kindergarten to grade 12 education from General Fund revenue sources.   [PL 2005, c. 2, Pt. D, §63 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 2, Pt. D, §§72, 74 (AFF); PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. WW, §18 (AFF).]For the purposes of this chapter, and until such time as the Legislature may implement an alternative school funding system, "total allocation" means the foundation allocation for a year, the debt service allocation for that year, the sum of all adjustments for that year and the total of the additional local appropriations for the prior year. In the event the Legislature implements an alternative school funding model that alters the meaning of the terms used in this Title or otherwise makes obsolete the system of allocations and local appropriations established by this Title, the term "total allocation" as it applies to the mandatory appropriation required by this section means the amount reasonably calculated as the equivalent of this definition.   [PL 2005, c. 2, Pt. D, §63 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 2, Pt. D, §§72, 74 (AFF); PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. WW, §18 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 2, §D63 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 2, §§D72,74 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 12, §WW18 (AFF).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 15753 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 608: SCHOOL FINANCE ACT OF 2003|20-A §15753. Mandated legislative appropriations for special education

 §15753. Mandated legislative appropriations for special education Except as provided in section 15689, subsection 1, but notwithstanding any other provision of chapter 606-B, the Legislature shall provide 100% of a school administrative unit's special education costs as calculated pursuant to section 15681-A, subsection 2.   [PL 2005, c. 2, Pt. D, §63 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 2, Pt. D, §§72, 74 (AFF); PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. WW, §18 (AFF).]For the purposes of the mandatory appropriation required by this section, and in accordance with the essential programs and services school funding allocation system established in chapter 606-B, the commissioner shall identify and provide in the commissioner's recommendation pursuant to section 15689-C the total special education costs required to be funded pursuant to this section. In addition to any appropriations required by section 15689-E, the Legislature shall appropriate and ensure the accurate distribution of the total amount identified by the commissioner, adjusted by the federal reimbursements for the costs of special education services mandated by federal or state law, rule or regulation that will be provided to the individual school administrative units for that same school year.   [PL 2005, c. 2, Pt. D, §63 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 2, Pt. D, §§72, 74 (AFF); PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. WW, §18 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 2, §D63 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 2, §§D72,74 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 12, §WW18 (AFF).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 15754 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 608: SCHOOL FINANCE ACT OF 2003|20-A §15754. Fund for the Efficient Delivery of Educational Services (REPEALED)

 §15754. Fund for the Efficient Delivery of Educational Services (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 2, §D63 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 2, §§D72,74 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 12, §WW18 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 386, §E1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. E, §1 (RP).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 15755 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 608: SCHOOL FINANCE ACT OF 2003|20-A §15755. Entitlement (REPEALED)

 §15755. Entitlement (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 2, §D63 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 2, §§D72,74 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 12, §WW18 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. XXXX, §34 (RP).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 15902 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 609: SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION|20-A §15902. Administrative units

 §15902. Administrative units 1.  Building committee.  The legislative body of a school administrative unit may establish a special building committee at a regular or specially called meeting held prior to a school construction project receiving the concept approval provided in section 15901. If the legislative body does not establish a special building committee, the school board shall act as the building committee and may delegate the powers and duties of the building committee to the superintendent. If a vacancy occurs in the membership of a special building committee established under this subsection by the legislative body, the legislative body may fill that vacancy. The powers and duties of the building committee must be determined at the time of its establishment by the legislative body of the school administrative unit, or by the school board when it acts as the building committee and delegates those powers and duties to the superintendent. Powers and duties not assigned to the building committee that are not specifically delegated to other entities in this section remain with the school board.   [PL 1993, c. 197, §1 (AMD).] 2.  School board approval.  A plan for a school construction project voted for by a school administrative unit shall be approved by the school board.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).] 3.  Authority to sell bonds.  A school administrative unit may sell bonds to raise the local share of project costs.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).] 4.  Final report to commissioner.  On the completion of a school construction project or a permanent space lease-purchase project, the building committee shall certify to the commissioner that the construction project has been completed in conformity with the approved plans and specifications.   [PL 1999, c. 81, §8 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 197, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 81, §8 (AMD).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 15903 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 609: SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION|20-A §15903. Approval of plans and specifications

 §15903. Approval of plans and specifications 1.  Application.  A school construction project, permanent space lease-purchase project or the minor capital costs of a project with an estimated cost of more than $50,000 must meet the requirements of this section.   [PL 1999, c. 81, §9 (AMD).] 2.  Requirements.  The plans and specifications shall contain suitable provision for the health, welfare and safety of persons who will utilize the project.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).] 3.  Approval.   [PL 2019, c. 398, §38 (RP).] 4.  Changes.  Changes in the plans and specifications shall be approved by the department.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).] 5.  Inspection and compliance.  Review and inspection of school construction projects and permanent space lease-purchase projects for compliance with approved plans and specifications must be provided in accordance with this subsection.   A. If it appears to the commissioner that the school construction project or permanent space lease-purchase project has not been completed in conformity with the approved plans and specifications, the commissioner may cause an inspection of the project to take place.   [PL 1999, c. 81, §10 (AMD).]B. Upon receipt by the commissioner of a written petition from one or more residents of the school administrative unit where the school construction project or permanent space lease-purchase project is located claiming that the project has not been completed in conformity with the approved plans and specifications, the commissioner shall cause an inspection of the project to be made or shall issue a written explanation to the petitioner or petitioners explaining the commissioner's refusal to do so. The petitioner or petitioners shall certify as part of the petition that the claim of nonconformance has been brought to the attention of the superintendent of the school administrative unit in which the school construction project or permanent space lease-purchase project is located and that the superintendent has failed to respond in a satisfactory manner to that claim.   [PL 1999, c. 81, §10 (AMD).]C. If an investigation is held, the commissioner shall notify the building committee, or legislative body of the school administrative unit when no building committee exists, of the findings of the investigation and of any changes required. The building committee or legislative body of the school administrative unit shall make the changes within a reasonable period of time. Failure to do so shall render the school administrative unit liable to the penalties provided in section 6801-A.   [PL 1987, c. 379 (NEW).][PL 1999, c. 81, §10 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 35 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 785, §A93 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 379 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 81, §§9,10 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV). PL 2011, c. 691, Pt. B, §21 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 398, §38 (AMD).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 15905-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 609: SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION|20-A §15905-A. Approval of nonstate funded projects

 §15905-A. Approval of nonstate funded projects 1.  Approval authority.  The commissioner must approve each nonstate funded project.   [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §87 (NEW).] 2.  Rules.  The commissioner may adopt or amend rules relating to the approval of nonstate funded projects.   [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §87 (NEW).] 3.  Local vote.  Prior to approval by the commissioner, each nonstate funded project, except a municipal school construction project pursuant to subsection 4, must receive a favorable vote in accordance with section 15904, except that section 15904, subsection 4 does not apply.   [PL 1999, c. 95, §1 (AMD).] 4.  Municipal schools.  In a municipal school unit where the responsibility for final adoption of the school budget is vested in the municipal council by municipal charter, a nonstate funded project may be approved without a referendum vote if the charter does not require a referendum.   [PL 1999, c. 95, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 395, §A87 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 655, §10 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 95, §§1,2 (AMD).