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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE › Chapter 606-B: ESSENTIAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES › 20-A §15689-F. Actions by department

§15689-F. Actions by department
Within the annual appropriations, the department shall follow the procedures described in this section.   [PL 2005, c. 2, Pt. D, §61 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 2, Pt. D, §§72, 74 (AFF); PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. WW, §18 (AFF).]
1.  State's obligation.
If the State's continued obligation for any program provided by one of the appropriated amounts under section 15689‑E exceeds the appropriated amount, any unexpended balance from another of those appropriated amounts may be applied by the commissioner toward the obligation for that program.
[PL 2005, c. 2, Pt. D, §61 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 2, Pt. D, §§72, 74 (AFF); PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. WW, §18 (AFF).]
2.  Cash flow.
For the purpose of cash flow, the commissioner may pay the full state and local share of the payment amounts due on bond issues for school construction from that school administrative unit's state subsidy, excluding payments on non-state-funded projects. This subsection does not apply if a school administrative unit has less subsidy than the total principal and interest payment on bonds.
[PL 2005, c. 2, Pt. D, §61 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 2, Pt. D, §§72, 74 (AFF); PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. WW, §18 (AFF).]
3.  Casino revenues.
If the annual funding for public education for children in public preschool programs and for children in kindergarten and grades one to 12 is supported by casino revenues credited to the department pursuant to Title 8, section 1036, the department shall journal expenditures from the General Purpose Aid for Local Schools, General Fund account to the K-12 Essential Programs and Services, Other Special Revenue Funds account to meet financial obligations and for purposes of cash flow.
[PL 2013, c. 581, §11 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 2, §D61 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 2, §§D72,74 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 12, §WW18 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. C, §20 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 581, §11 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE › Chapter 606-B: ESSENTIAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES › 20-A §15691. Municipal assessment paid to district

§15691. Municipal assessment paid to district
1.  Presentation of assessment schedule.
The assessment schedule based on the budget approved at a community school district or school administrative district budget meeting must be presented to the treasurer of each municipality that is a member of the district.
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, 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 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.  Municipal treasurer's payment schedule.
The treasurer of the member municipality, after being presented with the assessment schedule, shall forward 1/12 of that member municipality's share to the treasurer of the district on or before the 20th day of each month of the fiscal year beginning in July.
[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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE › Chapter 606-B: ESSENTIAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES › 20-A §15698. Education Stabilization Fund

§15698. Education Stabilization Fund
1.  Fund established.
The Education Stabilization Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established as an Other Special Revenue Funds account for the purposes specified in this section.
[PL 2021, c. 635, Pt. Y, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Nonlapsing.
Any unexpended balances in the fund may not lapse but must be carried forward.
[PL 2021, c. 635, Pt. Y, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Fund purposes.
Allocations from the fund must be used to prevent any reduction in the state share percentage of the statewide adjusted total cost of the components of essential programs and services pursuant to section 15671, subsection 7, paragraph B that would otherwise result from insufficient General Fund appropriations or any other shortage of funds.
[PL 2021, c. 635, Pt. Y, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Report by State Controller.
The State Controller shall report at least annually on the fund on or before the 2nd Friday in November to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over appropriations and financial affairs and the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education and cultural affairs. The report must summarize the status of and activity in the fund.
[PL 2021, c. 635, Pt. Y, §1 (NEW).]
5.  Transfer for payments.
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the State Controller shall transfer from the balance available in the fund an amount for essential programs and services payments to the department. Amounts transferred may be expended based on allotment established by financial order upon recommendation by the State Budget Officer and approval by the Governor. The amounts transferred are considered adjustments to allocations. The Governor shall inform the Legislative Council and the joint standing committees of the Legislature having jurisdiction over appropriations and financial affairs and education matters immediately upon such a transfer from the fund.
[PL 2021, c. 635, Pt. Y, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 635, Pt. Y, §1 (NEW).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE › Chapter 607: MAINE SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY (REPEALED) › 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).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE › Chapter 607: MAINE SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY (REPEALED) › 20-A §15702. Purpose (REPEALED)

§15702. Purpose
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 494, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE › Chapter 607: MAINE SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY (REPEALED) › 20-A §15703. Definitions (REPEALED)

§15703. Definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 494, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE › Chapter 607: MAINE SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY (REPEALED) › 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).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE › Chapter 607: MAINE SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY (REPEALED) › 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).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE › Chapter 607: MAINE SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY (REPEALED) › 20-A §15706. Contracts (REPEALED)

§15706. Contracts
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 494, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE › Chapter 607: MAINE SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY (REPEALED) › 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).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE › Chapter 607: MAINE SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY (REPEALED) › 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).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE › Chapter 607: MAINE SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY (REPEALED) › 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).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE › Chapter 607: MAINE SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY (REPEALED) › 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).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE › Chapter 607: MAINE SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY (REPEALED) › 20-A §15711. Transfer (REPEALED)

§15711. Transfer
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 494, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE › Chapter 607: MAINE SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY (REPEALED) › 20-A §15712. Investment (REPEALED)

§15712. Investment
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 494, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE › Chapter 607: MAINE SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY (REPEALED) › 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).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE › Chapter 607: MAINE SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY (REPEALED) › 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).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE › Chapter 607: MAINE SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY (REPEALED) › 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).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE › Chapter 607: MAINE SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY (REPEALED) › 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).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE › Chapter 607: MAINE SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY (REPEALED) › 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).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE › Chapter 607: MAINE SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY (REPEALED) › 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE › Chapter 609: SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION › 20-A §15906. Suits challenging school bond issues, security required

§15906. Suits challenging school bond issues, security required
In any action challenging the validity of the issuance of bonds for a school construction project authorized and approved under this chapter, or seeking to enjoin the commencement, construction or completion of any such school construction project, the following shall apply.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
1.  The plaintiff to provide security.
If the court has granted a motion to dismiss or has granted summary judgment against the plaintiff, the court may require the plaintiff to provide security during the period of any appeal from that judgment to cover any costs or damages as may be incurred or suffered by any party resulting from delay of the project, including any loss of purchasing power during the period of delay.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
2.  The amount of security.
In determining the amount of security to be required, the court shall consider a recognized index of building costs, the consumer price index and other relevant evidence concerning the cost of the project and the estimated period of delay during the appeal.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE › Chapter 609: SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION › 20-A §15907. Payment

§15907. Payment
1.  Payment of State's share.
The state allocation for debt service costs must be paid by the commissioner to each unit according to that unit's debt retirement schedule and rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.
A. For all current and future debt service costs payable by a school administrative unit to the Maine Municipal Bond Bank, the state allocation for debt service costs must be paid by the commissioner to the bond bank or its designated trustee one business day prior to the date of the unit's next debt service cost payment as outlined in the unit's debt retirement schedule and in accordance with rules adopted pursuant to this chapter. If the payment date falls on a Monday, payment must be made to the bond bank on the preceding Friday.   [PL 1997, c. 787, §10 (NEW).]
B. At least 60 days prior to the date of the school administrative unit's next debt service cost as outlined in the unit's debt retirement schedule, the commissioner shall inform the bond bank as to the unit's state share of debt service for its next debt service payment.   [PL 1997, c. 787, §10 (NEW).]
[PL 1997, c. 787, §10 (AMD).]
2.  Payment of local share.
A school administrative unit shall pay the local share of their project costs.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
3.  Local funds not included in state-local allocation.
[PL 1985, c. 248, §7 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 426, §4 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 248, §7 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 787, §10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE › Chapter 609: SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION › 20-A §15908. Design limits

§15908. Design limits
1.  Technical assistance.
In order to provide the technical assistance required by the state board in assessing proposed school construction projects, the department may contract for the services of a professional engineer whenever the department is not employing qualified personnel on a full-time basis.
[PL 2019, c. 398, §39 (AMD).]
2.  Energy conservation standards.
The state board shall approve only those projects which have been designed in accordance with rigorous standards for the conservation of energy.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
3.  Life-cycle costs.
The department may not approve the plans and specifications of a project that does not meet the requirements of Title 5, chapter 153, subchapter 1‑A.
[PL 2019, c. 398, §40 (AMD).]
4.  Consistent siting.
The state board shall adopt criteria governing applications under this chapter to direct construction projects for new schools to areas determined suitable under the provisions of Title 30‑A, chapter 187, subchapter II, by the municipality within which the project will be located. The board may not require a minimum contiguous parcel size for the project as a condition of approval.
[PL 1993, c. 721, Pt. B, §1 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 721, Pt. H, §1 (AFF).]
5.  Backup energy generators.
In the case of a school construction project in which the school is expected to be used as a community shelter, the state board may approve only those projects designed to accommodate backup energy generators.
[PL 2005, c. 634, §9 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 721, §B1 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 721, §H1 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 634, §9 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 691, Pt. B, §22 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 398, §§39, 40 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE › Chapter 609: SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION › 20-A §15908-B. Heating systems

§15908-B. Heating systems
In approving school construction projects, the state board shall ensure that school administrative units have considered heating systems that use renewable, locally sourced wood-based fuels and that benefit the State's economy and reduce carbon dioxide emissions in all planning and design for new or substantially renovated schools or school buildings subject to state board approval.   [PL 2019, c. 53, §1 (NEW).]
As used in this section, "substantially renovated" has the same meaning as in section 15908‑A, subsection 1.   [PL 2019, c. 53, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 53, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE › Chapter 609: SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION › 20-A §15909. Financing

§15909. Financing
1.  Rate of construction aid.
[PL 2011, c. 678, Pt. C, §4 (RP).]
2.  Bonds.
A school administrative unit shall sell bonds in its name for the total cost of a school construction project minus the amounts listed in paragraph A. Bond sales must be consistent with rules adopted or amended by the state board.
A. The amount to be bonded must be determined as follows. The total cost of the project must be reduced by:
(2) Proceeds from insured losses;
(3) Money from federal sources; and
(4) Other noneducational funds, except gifts and money from federal revenue sharing sources.   [PL 2011, c. 678, Pt. C, §5 (AMD).]
B. A school administrative unit may borrow money for projects in anticipation of bond sales. Borrowing must be consistent with rules adopted or amended by the state board.   [PL 2011, c. 678, Pt. C, §5 (AMD).]
[PL 2011, c. 678, Pt. C, §5 (AMD).]
3.  Deductions; cost of project.
Proceeds from insured losses, money from federal sources and other noneducational funds must be deducted from the total cost of a school construction project to determine the amount on which the state's share must be calculated. Proceeds from gifts or moneys from federal revenue sharing sources must be treated as local appropriations.
[PL 2011, c. 678, Pt. C, §6 (AMD).]
4.  Construction projects approved in fiscal year 1984-85.
[PL 2011, c. 678, Pt. C, §7 (RP).]
5.  Records.
All records for a school construction project must be kept for 7 years after the final compliance review.
[PL 2013, c. 167, Pt. B, §6 (AMD).]
6.  Compliance review.
All records for state-funded school construction projects must be reviewed for compliance by department staff or certified public accountants under contract with the department.
[PL 2013, c. 167, Pt. B, §6 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 426, §§5,6 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 248, §§8-10 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 506, §§B17,18 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 402, §A133 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 803, §§3,5 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 678, Pt. A, §8 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 678, Pt. C, §§4-7 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 167, Pt. B, §6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE › Chapter 609: SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION › 20-A §15910. Requirements

§15910. Requirements
The following requirements shall apply to a school construction project.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
1.  Applications.
An application for approval of a project shall include the information required by the state board.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
2.  Reports.
A school administrative unit shall file:
A. A copy of the debt retirement schedule with the commissioner as soon as bonds are sold; and   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
B. A final report on a project to include any information the commissioner may require. This report shall be made within the time specified by rule by the commissioner.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
3.  Penalty.
Failure to submit accurate reports within specified times shall be deemed sufficient cause for withholding school construction aid until the school administrative unit complies.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
4.  Time of signing.
A school administrative unit may not sign a contract for construction or begin construction until the final plans and specifications have been approved by the commissioner, the Bureau of General Services, the Department of Health and Human Services and the State Fire Marshal.
[PL 2011, c. 691, Pt. B, §23 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV). PL 2011, c. 691, Pt. B, §23 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE › Chapter 609: SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION › 20-A §15911. Community services; conditions of approval

§15911. Community services; conditions of approval
The state board may approve construction of school buildings without obligating the State to pay a share of the costs of those buildings, if those portions are to be constructed to fulfill a community service need.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
1.  Community service.
"Community service" means a service which does not fulfill an educational purpose or which is not restricted to a school-age population.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
2.  Breakdown of costs.
If construction of facilities to meet a community service need occurs in conjunction with a school construction project, the board shall:
A. Require a breakdown of costs for the entire project; and   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
B. Approve a plan as to how operating costs, including repairs, shall be shared by agreement between the municipal officers and the school board.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
3.  Findings.
The state board's finding shall become a part of the certificate of approval and shall be the basis on which all costs shall be apportioned between the municipality and the school administrative unit for as long as that portion of the project shall:
A. Continue to serve that community need; and   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
B. Remain under the control of persons other than the school board.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
4.  Application.
An application from a school administrative unit for approval of a school construction project shall include evidence that approval will result in meeting or helping to meet the total construction and program needs of the area to be served.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE › Chapter 609: SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION › 20-A §15912. Inspection of facility; compliance

§15912. Inspection of facility; compliance
If it appears that a school administrative unit has failed to maintain a school facility which protects the health, welfare and safety of the persons utilizing the facility, the commissioner may cause an inspection to be made. The commissioner shall notify the school administrative unit of the findings of the investigation and of any changes to be made. The school administrative unit shall make the changes promptly. If it fails to make the changes, it shall be liable to the penalties provided in section 6801.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE › Chapter 609: SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION › 20-A §15913. School bus shelters

§15913. School bus shelters
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
1.  Placement.
School bus shelters for school children, when approved by the school board of the unit in which they are located, may be placed or maintained outside the right-of-way and at least 33 feet from the center line of a highway.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
2.  Requirement.
A shelter shall be:
A. Constructed of steel or other durable material with concrete floor raised above ground level;   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
B. Kept clean, well painted or otherwise suitably maintained at all times; and   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
C. Kept free from snow.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
3.  Removal.
The school board may order its removal if it does not meet these requirements.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE › Chapter 609: SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION › 20-A §15914. Current fiscal year funding (REPEALED)

§15914. Current fiscal year funding
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 426, §7 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 248, §§11,12 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 803, §§4,5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE › Chapter 609: SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION › 20-A §15915-A. Telecommunications service agreements

§15915-A. Telecommunications service agreements
1.  Service agreements.
The governing bodies of school administrative units and career and technical education regions are authorized to enter into agreements for not more than 10 years with private entities such as telecommunications service providers to purchase telecommunications services, including services for interactive audio and visual communication and transmission of data for educational purposes.
[PL 1997, c. 664, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 545, §5 (REV).]
2.  Interlocal agreements.
The governing bodies of school administrative units and career and technical education regions are authorized to enter into interlocal agreements in accordance with Title 30-A, chapter 115 and may organize or cause to be organized joint boards and legal entities including public nonprofit corporations under Title 13, chapter 81 and Title 13-B to purchase telecommunications services and to acquire customer premise telecommunications, as defined by the Public Utilities Commission, and related technology equipment.
[PL 1997, c. 664, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 545, §5 (REV).]
3.  Legal and tax status.
The interlocal agreement must provide for appointment or election of each member of a joint board or governing body of a legal entity formed under this section by the governing body of one or more of the constituent members of the interlocal agreement. The joint board or governing body of the legal entity formed may purchase telecommunications services and acquire, purchase, lease and lease-purchase customer premise telecommunications and related technology equipment on behalf of the constituent members of the interlocal agreement. Customer premise telecommunications and related technology equipment acquired by the joint board or governing board of the legal entity formed are deemed to be public school property for all purposes. A lease-purchase agreement for customer premise telecommunications and related technology equipment constitutes a proper public purpose and the interest or interest component of income derived from the lease-purchase agreement is exempt from taxation in this State. The net earnings of the joint board or governing body of the legal entity formed may not inure to the benefit of any private person. If the joint board or legal entity formed is dissolved, the distribution of all property owned by the joint board or legal entity formed must be determined by the joint board or governing body of the legal entity formed and may not inure to the benefit of any private person.
[PL 1997, c. 664, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 664, §1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 545, §5 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE › Chapter 609: SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION › 20-A §15916. Federal construction aid

§15916. Federal construction aid
The state board shall be the designated agency to administer any federal funds made available to assist in the construction of facilities for schools, educational programs or institutions of higher education.   [PL 1987, c. 402, Pt. A, §135 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 402, §A135 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE › Chapter 609: SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION › 20-A §15917. School facilities inventory

§15917. School facilities inventory
1.  Inventory.
[PL 2011, c. 171, §10 (RP).]
2.  Data base established.
The department shall establish and maintain a school facilities data base. The data base must be available for inclusion in the education information system maintained by the Education Research Institute and established in section 10.
[PL 1995, c. 632, §3 (NEW).]
3.  Inventory updated.
The department shall update information from the inventory at least every 3 years.
[PL 1995, c. 632, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 632, §3 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 171, §10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE › Chapter 609: SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION › 20-A §15918. Maintenance and capital improvement plan assistance

§15918. Maintenance and capital improvement plan assistance
The department, within existing resources, shall support facility maintenance and capital planning training for school administrative units.   [PL 2013, c. 506, §18 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 787, §11 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 506, §18 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE › Chapter 611: CONDEMNATION › 20-A §16101. Authority for condemnation

§16101. Authority for condemnation
1.  Conditions.
A school administrative unit may condemn land for the construction or enlargement of school buildings and playgrounds when:
A. The owner of the property refuses to sell;   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
B. The parties are unable to agree on a price within 60 days of the first offer; or   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
C. The owner of the property resides outside the State and has no authorized agent or attorney within the State.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
2.  School administrative units.
The following school administrative units may condemn land for school construction:
A. Municipalities;   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
B. School administrative districts or regional school units; and   [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. C, §4 (AMD).]
C. Community school districts.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
[PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. C, §4 (AMD).]
3.  Restrictions.
A school administrative unit may not condemn lots exceeding 25 acres for one project.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. C, §4 (AMD).