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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20: EDUCATION › Part 6: FINANCING AND SCHOOL PROPERTY › Chapter 512-A: THE SCHOOL FINANCE ACT OF 1976 › 20 §3754. School budget adoption; extension (REPEALED)

§3754. School budget adoption; extension
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 10 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 48, §2 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 115, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 264, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 625, §7 (RP). PL 1977, c. 636 (RPR). PL 1979, c. 127, §140 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20: EDUCATION › Part 6: FINANCING AND SCHOOL PROPERTY › Chapter 512-A: THE SCHOOL FINANCE ACT OF 1976 › 20 §3755. Compliance with federal and state laws and regulations (REPEALED)

§3755. Compliance with federal and state laws and regulations
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 380, §B4 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 625, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20: EDUCATION › Part 6: FINANCING AND SCHOOL PROPERTY › Chapter 513: SCHOOL PROPERTY › 20 §3772. Injuries by minor; damages (REPEALED)

§3772. Injuries by minor; damages
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§4,8 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20: EDUCATION › Part 6: FINANCING AND SCHOOL PROPERTY › Chapter 513: SCHOOL PROPERTY › 20 §3773. Defacing schoolhouses, outbuildings (REPEALED)

§3773. Defacing schoolhouses, outbuildings
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§4,8 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20: EDUCATION › Part 6: FINANCING AND SCHOOL PROPERTY › Chapter 513: SCHOOL PROPERTY › 20 §3774. Liability for injury to books or appliances (REPEALED)

§3774. Liability for injury to books or appliances
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§4,8 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20: EDUCATION › Part 6: FINANCING AND SCHOOL PROPERTY › Chapter 515: THE SCHOOL FINANCE ACT OF 1978 › 20 §4741. Short title (REPEALED)

§4741. Short title
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 625, §8 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 693, §§4,8 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20: EDUCATION › Part 6: FINANCING AND SCHOOL PROPERTY › Chapter 515: THE SCHOOL FINANCE ACT OF 1978 › 20 §4742. Intent (REPEALED)

§4742. Intent
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 625, §8 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 568, §1 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 693, §§4,8 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20: EDUCATION › Part 6: FINANCING AND SCHOOL PROPERTY › Chapter 515: THE SCHOOL FINANCE ACT OF 1978 › 20 §4743. Definitions (REPEALED)

§4743. Definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 625, §8 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 670, §§17,18 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 732, §§13,31 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 464, §21 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 500, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 693, §§4,8 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20: EDUCATION › Part 6: FINANCING AND SCHOOL PROPERTY › Chapter 515: THE SCHOOL FINANCE ACT OF 1978 › 20 §4744. Notification of actual education costs; other information; unit reports mandatory; audit adjustment (REPEALED)

§4744. Notification of actual education costs; other information; unit reports mandatory; audit adjustment
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 625, §8 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 568, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 670, §§19,20 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 693, §§4,8 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20: EDUCATION › Part 6: FINANCING AND SCHOOL PROPERTY › Chapter 515: THE SCHOOL FINANCE ACT OF 1978 › 20 §4745. Commissioner's recommendation for funding levels; computations; guidelines; (REPEALED)

§4745. Commissioner's recommendation for funding levels; computations; guidelines;
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 625, §8 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 693, §§4,8 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20: EDUCATION › Part 6: FINANCING AND SCHOOL PROPERTY › Chapter 515: THE SCHOOL FINANCE ACT OF 1978 › 20 §4746. Governor's recommendation for funding levels (REPEALED)

§4746. Governor's recommendation for funding levels
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 625, §8 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 693, §§4,8 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20: EDUCATION › Part 6: FINANCING AND SCHOOL PROPERTY › Chapter 515: THE SCHOOL FINANCE ACT OF 1978 › 20 §4747. Actions by the Legislature (REPEALED)

§4747. Actions by the Legislature
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 625, §8 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 691, §19 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 223, §1 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 693, §§4,8 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20: EDUCATION › Part 6: FINANCING AND SCHOOL PROPERTY › Chapter 515: THE SCHOOL FINANCE ACT OF 1978 › 20 §4748. Computation of the state-local allocation prior to adjustments (REPEALED)

§4748. Computation of the state-local allocation prior to adjustments
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 625, §8 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 670, §§21,22 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 464, §§22,23 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 693, §§4,8 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20: EDUCATION › Part 6: FINANCING AND SCHOOL PROPERTY › Chapter 515: THE SCHOOL FINANCE ACT OF 1978 › 20 §4748-A. Computation allocation and requested funding levels (REPEALED)

§4748-A. Computation allocation and requested funding levels
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 625, §8 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 690, §§14-A (AMD). PL 1979, c. 670, §23 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20: EDUCATION › Part 6: FINANCING AND SCHOOL PROPERTY › Chapter 515: THE SCHOOL FINANCE ACT OF 1978 › 20 §4749. Adjustments included in state-local allocation (REPEALED)

§4749. Adjustments included in state-local allocation
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 625, §8 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 690, §§14-B (AMD). PL 1979, c. 568, §4 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 728 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 464, §§24-26 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 693, §§4,8 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20: EDUCATION › Part 6: FINANCING AND SCHOOL PROPERTY › Chapter 515: THE SCHOOL FINANCE ACT OF 1978 › 20 §4750. Authorization of payment of state allocation; appeals; limitation of use (REPEALED)

§4750. Authorization of payment of state allocation; appeals; limitation of use
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 625, §8 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 690, §§14-C (AMD). PL 1979, c. 220, §2 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 670, §24 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 223, §2 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 693, §§4,8 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20: EDUCATION › Part 6: FINANCING AND SCHOOL PROPERTY › Chapter 515: THE SCHOOL FINANCE ACT OF 1978 › 20 §4751. Local allocation and appropriations (REPEALED)

§4751. Local allocation and appropriations
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 625, §8 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 220, §3 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 246, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 568, §5 (RPR). PL 1979, c. 711, §D6 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 722 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 316, §C6 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 464, §27 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 693, §§4,8 (RP). PL 1981, c. 702, §D6 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 485, §4 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 506, §A28 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20: EDUCATION › Part 6: FINANCING AND SCHOOL PROPERTY › Chapter 515: THE SCHOOL FINANCE ACT OF 1978 › 20 §4752. Local funds without state participation (REPEALED)

§4752. Local funds without state participation
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 625, §8 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 693, §§4,8 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20: EDUCATION › Part 6: FINANCING AND SCHOOL PROPERTY › Chapter 515: THE SCHOOL FINANCE ACT OF 1978 › 20 §4753. Municipal assessment paid to district (REPEALED)

§4753. Municipal assessment paid to district
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 625, §8 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 693, §§4,8 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20: EDUCATION › Part 6: FINANCING AND SCHOOL PROPERTY › Chapter 515: THE SCHOOL FINANCE ACT OF 1978 › 20 §4754. Special school districts (REPEALED)

§4754. Special school districts
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 625, §8 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 693, §§4,8 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20: EDUCATION › Part 6: FINANCING AND SCHOOL PROPERTY › Chapter 515: THE SCHOOL FINANCE ACT OF 1978 › 20 §4755. School budget; budget formats (REPEALED)

§4755. School budget; budget formats
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 625, §8 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 696, §367 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 470, §A53 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 693, §§4,8 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20: EDUCATION › Part 6: FINANCING AND SCHOOL PROPERTY › Chapter 515: THE SCHOOL FINANCE ACT OF 1978 › 20 §4755-A. School budget adoption; extension (REPEALED)

§4755-A. School budget adoption; extension
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 696, §368 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 693, §§4,8 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20: EDUCATION › Part 6: FINANCING AND SCHOOL PROPERTY › Chapter 515: THE SCHOOL FINANCE ACT OF 1978 › 20 §4756. Reconsideration of budget (REPEALED)

§4756. Reconsideration of budget
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 625, §8 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 691, §20 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20: EDUCATION › Part 6: FINANCING AND SCHOOL PROPERTY › Chapter 515: THE SCHOOL FINANCE ACT OF 1978 › 20 §4756-A. Actions on budget (REPEALED)

§4756-A. Actions on budget
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 691, §21 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 693, §§4,8 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20: EDUCATION › Part 6: FINANCING AND SCHOOL PROPERTY › Chapter 515: THE SCHOOL FINANCE ACT OF 1978 › 20 §4757. Bonds; notes; etc. (REPEALED)

§4757. Bonds; notes; etc.
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 625, §8 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 693, §§4,8 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20: EDUCATION › Part 6: FINANCING AND SCHOOL PROPERTY › Chapter 515: THE SCHOOL FINANCE ACT OF 1978 › 20 §4758. Compliance with federal and state laws and regulations (REPEALED)

§4758. Compliance with federal and state laws and regulations
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 625, §8 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 693, §§4,8 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 20-A §2. Policy on public education

§2. Policy on public education
The state policy on public education is as follows.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
1.  State responsibility for public education.
In accordance with the Constitution of Maine, Article VIII, the Legislature shall enact the laws that are necessary to assure that all school administrative units make suitable provisions for the support and maintenance of the public schools. It is the intent of the Legislature that every person within the age limitations prescribed by state statutes shall be provided an opportunity to receive the benefits of a free public education.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
2.  Local control of public education.
It is the intent of the Legislature that the control and management of the public schools shall be vested in the legislative and governing bodies of local school administrative units, as long as those units are in compliance with appropriate state statutes.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
3.  Mandated programs.
[PL 1991, c. 847, §1 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 821 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 501, §P22 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 502, §D16 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 534, §E1 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 878, §A43 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 9, §II1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 429, §1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 528, §III23 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 528, §RRR (AFF). PL 1991, c. 591, §III23 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 847, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 20-A §2-A. Waiver of state mandates (REPEALED)

§2-A. Waiver of state mandates
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 429, §2 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 847, §§2,3 (AMD). MRSA T. 20-A §2-A, sub-§6 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 20-A §3. Administrative procedures

§3. Administrative procedures
The adopting of rules, conducting of adjudicatory hearings and issuing of licenses by the state board, department or commissioner shall be in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, except as specified in this Title.   [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 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 20-A §4. Rule of construction (REPEALED)

§4. Rule of construction
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 737, §C4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 20-A §5. Funding of state mandates for noneducational services

§5. Funding of state mandates for noneducational services
1.  Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings.
A. "Expenditure" means any local appropriation financed by the property tax, motor vehicle excise tax, state-municipal revenue sharing program or any state reimbursement for revenue lost due to property tax exemptions.   [PL 1983, c. 80 (NEW).]
B. "Local unit" means any city, town, plantation or school administrative unit.   [PL 1983, c. 80 (NEW).]
C. "Noneducational services" means any service which is not an allowable educational cost under chapter 605.   [PL 1983, c. 80 (NEW).]
[PL 1983, c. 80 (NEW).]
2.  Mandates.
The State may not mandate that a school administrative unit implement a new noneducational service after July 1, 1984, unless the State provides sufficient moneys to cover the additional cost of implementing the program.
[PL 1983, c. 80 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 80 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 20-A §6. Gender equity hearings (REPEALED)

§6. Gender equity hearings
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 889, §2 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 506, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 20-A §7. Property disposal

§7. Property disposal
A school board shall establish a policy for the disposal of personal school property valued at more than $5,000. The policy must include a provision that member municipalities be notified of any planned property disposal under this section.   [PL 1991, c. 119 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 119 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 20-A §12. Prohibition of Native American mascots

§12. Prohibition of Native American mascots
A public school, the University of Maine System or any college within the University of Maine System, the Maine Community College System or any college within the Maine Community College System or the Maine Maritime Academy may not have or adopt a name, symbol or image that depicts or refers to a Native American tribe, individual, custom or tradition and that is used as a mascot, nickname, logo, letterhead or team name of the school.   [PL 2019, c. 123, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 123, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 3: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subchapter 1: DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION › 20-A §201. Purpose of the department

§201. Purpose of the department
The Department of Education is established to:   [PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §5 (AMD).]
1.  Supervise public education.
Supervise, guide and plan for a coordinated system of public education for all citizens of the State based on the system of learning results as established in section 6209;
[PL 2001, c. 454, §1 (AMD).]
2.  Interrelation with other programs.
Interrelate public education with other social, economic, physical and governmental activities, programs and services; and
[PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §6 (AMD).]
3.  Cultural services.
[PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §7 (RP).]
4.  Advancement of education.
Encourage and stimulate public interest in the advancement of education.
[PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §8 (AMD).]
5.  Cultural and historical heritage.
[PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §9 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 700, §§B5-9 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 454, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 3: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subchapter 1: DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION › 20-A §202. Department organization

§202. Department organization
The department shall include the following:   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
1.  State Board of Education.
The State Board of Education;
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
1-A.  Commissioner of Education.
The Commissioner of Education;
[PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §10 (AMD).]
2.  Maine Education Council.
[PL 1993, c. 252, Pt. C, §2 (RP).]
3.  Maine State Commission for Higher Education Facilities.
[PL 2009, c. 274, §6 (RP).]
4.  Maine Representatives to the New England Board of Higher Education.
The Maine Representatives to the New England Board of Higher Education;
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
5.  Maine School Building Authority.
The Maine School Building Authority;
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
6.  Governor Baxter School for the Deaf.
[PL 1995, c. 676, §3 (RP); PL 1995, c. 676, §13 (AFF).]
7.  Maine Arts Commission.
[PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §11 (RP).]
8.  Arts Bureau.
[PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §11 (RP).]
9.  Maine State Museum Commission.
[PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §12 (RP).]
10.  Maine State Museum Bureau.
[PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §12 (RP).]
11.  State Historian.
The State Historian;
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
12.  Maine State Library.
[PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §12 (RP).]
13.  Maine State Library Bureau.
[PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §12 (RP).]
14.  Maine Historic Preservation Commission.
[PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §12 (RP).]
15.  Educational bureaus.
[PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. F, §1 (RP).]
16.  Other entities.
Other entities authorized by the Legislature; and
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
17.  Other bureaus.
Any other bureau the commissioner establishes.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 763, §A74 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 797, §§7,8 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 395, §A43 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 700, §§B10-12 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 716, §1 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 252, §C2 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 410, §F1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 676, §3 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 676, §13 (AFF). PL 2009, c. 274, §6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 3: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subchapter 1: DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION › 20-A §203. Appointments

§203. Appointments
1.  Commissioner's appointments.
The following officials are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the commissioner:
A. Deputy Commissioner;   [PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. D, §7 (AMD).]
B. [PL 1997, c. 266, §2 (RP).]
C. [PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. F, §2 (RP).]
D. [PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. F, §2 (RP).]
E. [PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. F, §2 (RP).]
F. Director of Policy and Government Affairs;   [PL 2021, c. 635, Pt. W, §2 (AMD).]
G. [PL 2001, c. 344, §4 (RP); PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. H, §4 (RP).]
H. [PL 1997, c. 266, §2 (RP).]
I. [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §10 (RP).]
J. [PL 2009, c. 571, Pt. W, §3 (RP).]
K. [PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. NN, §2 (RP).]
L. [PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. NN, §2 (RP).]
M. Director of Marketing and Communications;   [PL 2021, c. 398, Pt. FF, §4 (AMD).]
N. [PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. NN, §2 (RP).]
O. [PL 2021, c. 635, Pt. W, §2 (RP).]
P. [PL 2021, c. 635, Pt. W, §2 (RP).]
Q. Associate Commissioner of Policy and Programs; and   [PL 2021, c. 635, Pt. W, §2 (NEW).]
R. Associate Commissioner of Public Education.   [PL 2021, c. 635, Pt. W, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 2021, c. 635, Pt. W, §2 (AMD).]
2.  Appointment of directors and others.
[PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §13 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 489, §10 (RPR). PL 1985, c. 763, §A75 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 395, §A44 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 414, §3 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 700, §B13 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 716, §2 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 410, §F2 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 684, §2 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 708, §J7 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 560, §F9 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 560, §F10 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 266, §2 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 344, §§3,4 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 439, §§H3,4 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 571, Pt. W, §§1-3 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 380, Pt. PPP, §2 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. D, §§7-9 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 1, Pt. S, §2 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. II, §§1, 2 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. QQQ, §1 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 343, Pt. SS, §2 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 343, Pt. TT, §§1-3 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 398, Pt. FF, §§4, 5 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 635, Pt. W, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 3: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subchapter 1: DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION › 20-A §204. Rules

§204. Rules
A rule authorized or provisionally adopted pursuant to this Title after January 1, 2005 that proposes to regulate private schools is a major substantive rule and subject to legislative review in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. An amendment to a rule adopted pursuant to this Title prior to January 1, 2005 is considered a major substantive rule when the amendment pertains to private schools, and it is subject to legislative review in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2005, c. 194, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 194, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 3: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subchapter 2: COMMISSIONER › 20-A §251. Appointment; term

§251. Appointment; term
The appointment and term of service of the commissioner shall be as follows.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
1.  Appointment.
The commissioner shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education and to confirmation by the Legislature.
A. The Governor shall include the chairman of the State Board of Education in the selection process and shall ensure that the state board has an opportunity to meet and interview the candidate or candidates.   [PL 1983, c. 123 (NEW).]
B. Within 10 days of meeting with the candidate or candidates, the state board shall deliver to the Governor its written appraisal of the strengths and weaknesses of the candidate or candidates.   [PL 1983, c. 123 (NEW).]
C. The Governor shall consider the appraisal of the state board prior to posting the nomination of a candidate.   [PL 1983, c. 123 (NEW).]
[PL 1983, c. 123 (RPR).]
2.  Term.
The commissioner shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 123 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 3: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subchapter 2: COMMISSIONER › 20-A §251-A. Responsibilities of the commissioner

§251-A. Responsibilities of the commissioner
The commissioner is the chief executive officer of the department. In that capacity, the commissioner has primary responsibility for the following:   [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §45 (NEW).]
1.  Enforcing regulatory requirements.
Enforcing applicable regulatory requirements for school administrative units;
[PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §45 (NEW).]
2.  Providing technical assistance.
Providing technical assistance to school administrative units; and
[PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §45 (NEW).]
3.  Providing educational leadership.
Providing educational public leadership for the State.
[PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §45 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 395, §A45 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 3: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subchapter 2: COMMISSIONER › 20-A §252. Office

§252. Office
An office shall be provided for the commissioner at the seat of government.   [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 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 3: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subchapter 2: COMMISSIONER › 20-A §253. Commissioner's duties

§253. Commissioner's duties
The duties of the commissioner shall be as follows.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
1.  General duties.
The commissioner shall exercise the powers and perform the duties granted to the department and enforce the requirements of this Title and shall devote full time to the duties of the office.
[PL 1989, c. 502, Pt. A, §49 (AMD).]
2.  Hiring.
The commissioner may hire personnel deemed necessary to fulfill the duties of the department. These personnel shall be subject to the Civil Service Law, except as provided in section 203.
[PL 1985, c. 785, Pt. B, §78 (AMD).]
3.  Delegation.
The commissioner may authorize a designee to carry out the assigned duties.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
4.  Specific duties.
The commissioner also shall:
A. Coordinate, consolidate and prepare a budget for the department;   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
B. Transfer personnel within the department to ensure their efficient utilization;   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
C. Coordinate the purchase and use of all department equipment;   [PL 2001, c. 454, §2 (AMD).]
D. Review the function and operation of the department to ensure that overlapping functions and operations are eliminated; and   [PL 2001, c. 454, §2 (AMD).]
E. Provide leadership in the implementation of the system of learning results as established in section 6209.   [PL 2001, c. 454, §3 (NEW).]
[PL 2001, c. 454, §§2, 3 (AMD).]
5.  Appointment of supervisors.
The commissioner may appoint supervisors to assist and direct elementary and secondary teachers to work with school officers and school boards on request and to perform other duties in the field of education. The salary and necessary traveling expenses of these supervisors shall be paid from an appropriation for that purpose.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
6.  Agricultural education consultant.
The commissioner shall appoint, subject to the Civil Service Law, an Education Specialist III or higher or agricultural education consultant to be responsible for supervision of agricultural technical education, including agribusiness and agriculture's relation to the environment.
[PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. D, §1 (AMD).]
7.  School nurse coordinator.
[PL 2011, c. 380, Pt. DD, §1 (RP).]
8.  Statewide support for efficiencies.
The commissioner may expend and disburse funds for the statewide support of operational efficiencies for school administrative units.
[PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. C, §1 (NEW).]
9.  Transition to standards-based educational system.
[PL 2017, c. 466, §1 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 859, §§A1,A25 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 142, §1 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 785, §B78 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 502, §A49 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 454, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. C, §1 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. D, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 380, Pt. DD, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 669, §1 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 466, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 3: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subchapter 2: COMMISSIONER › 20-A §257. High school equivalency diplomas

§257. High school equivalency diplomas
1.  Issuance of diploma.
The commissioner shall issue a high school equivalency diploma to a person who:
A. Is at least 17 years of age and:
(2) Has demonstrated, through procedures prescribed by the commissioner, attainment of a general educational development comparable to that of a secondary school graduate.   [PL 2017, c. 381, §1 (AMD).]
B. [PL 2017, c. 381, §2 (RP).]
C. [PL 1991, c. 662, §1 (RP).]
D. [PL 1991, c. 662, §1 (RP).]
E. [PL 1991, c. 662, §1 (RP).]
The commissioner shall issue a diploma authorized by this subsection upon compliance with the requirements of this subsection or as soon thereafter as possible.
[PL 2017, c. 381, §§1, 2 (AMD).]
2.  Equivalency diploma status.
High school equivalency diplomas have the legal status of high school diplomas.
[PL 1991, c. 662, §1 (RPR).]
3.  Fees.
A fee may not be charged for the issuance of any high school equivalency diploma to residents of the State.
[PL 1991, c. 662, §1 (RPR).]
4.  Department of Education diploma.
[PL 2013, c. 439, §1 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 151 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 806, §5 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 774, §3 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 525, §1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 662, §1 (RPR). PL 2007, c. 451, §1 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 439, §1 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 381, §§1, 2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 3: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subchapter 2: COMMISSIONER › 20-A §258. Inspection of schools (REPEALED)

§258. Inspection of schools
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 806, §6 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 859, §§A2,A25 (RP). PL 1985, c. 142, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 3: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subchapter 2: COMMISSIONER › 20-A §258-B. Air quality testing

§258-B. Air quality testing
1.  Petition percentage.
A request for an inspection of schools to test air quality is subject to the criteria established in section 258‑A, except that a petition by 50% of the parents of the children of one school is sufficient to initiate an inspection by the commissioner.
[PL 1995, c. 338, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Notify citizens.
The commissioner shall direct superintendents to notify any citizen who requests an inspection of school facilities of the petition process for requesting such an inspection under this section and section 258‑A.
[PL 1995, c. 338, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 338, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 3: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subchapter 2: COMMISSIONER › 20-A §259. Student performance evaluation plan (REPEALED)

§259. Student performance evaluation plan
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 859, §§D2,D4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 3: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subchapter 2: COMMISSIONER › 20-A §260. Early elementary, kindergarten to grade 3, school assistance program (REPEALED)

§260. Early elementary, kindergarten to grade 3, school assistance program
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 859, §§K2,K7 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 295, §28 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 252, §E2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 3: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subchapter 2: COMMISSIONER › 20-A §261. Schooling privileges

§261. Schooling privileges
The commissioner may adopt rules regarding tuition charges, accounting, audits, contracts and other aspects of schooling privileges between receiving schools approved for tuition purposes and sending school administrative units.   [PL 1985, c. 797, §9 (NEW).]
The commissioner may adopt rules to implement statutory policies regarding student residency, the right of a student to attend school in another administrative unit, homeless students and other exceptions to the general residency rules. Rules adopted by the commissioner pursuant to this section shall take precedence over any inconsistent or conflicting rules adopted by a school board pursuant to section 5201, subsection 4.   [PL 1991, c. 608, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 797, §9 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 415, §2 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 608, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 3: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subchapter 2: COMMISSIONER › 20-A §262. Violence prevention and intervention

§262. Violence prevention and intervention
The commissioner shall provide technical assistance to school administrative units that request assistance in the provision of violence prevention and intervention training programs for teachers, school staff and students. The assistance must emphasize conflict resolution education, peer mediation and early identification and response to signs of violence.   [PL 1999, c. 781, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 781, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 3: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subchapter 2: COMMISSIONER › 20-A §263. Response to school bomb threats

§263. Response to school bomb threats
1.  Prototype guidelines, policies and protocols.
The commissioner, in consultation with state and local emergency services officials and representatives of school personnel and school board members, shall develop prototypical guidelines, policies and protocols for school administrative units to present to their communities when those communities are considering implementing local policies that concern prevention of and response to school bomb threats. The prototypical guidelines, policies and protocols developed by the commissioner must be made available to all schools in the State no later than December 31, 2001.
[PL 2001, c. 67, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Reporting of school bomb threats.
Beginning with the 2001-2002 school year, all public schools and private schools enrolling more than 60% of their students at public expense in the State must report each bomb threat incident to the commissioner. The initial report must be made to the office of the superintendent within the school administrative unit or to the headmaster of the private school. The office of the superintendent or headmaster receiving a report of a bomb threat at a school must report that threat to the commissioner within 2 business days of the occurrence of the bomb threat. The commissioner shall report annually on the nature, frequency and impacts of school bomb threats in the State's schools to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education matters.
[PL 2001, c. 67, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 67, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › 20-A §401-A. Responsibilities of the State Board of Education

§401-A. Responsibilities of the State Board of Education
The State Board of Education is intended to act as a body with certain policy-making, administrative and advisory functions. In those capacities, the board has the primary responsibility for the following:   [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §47 (NEW).]
1.  Formulating policy.
Formulating policy by which the commissioner shall administer certain regulatory tasks;
[PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §47 (NEW).]
2.  Advising commissioner.
Advising the commissioner in the administration of all the mandated responsibilities of that position; and
[PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §47 (NEW).]
3.  Enforcing regulatory requirements.
Enforcing regulatory requirements for school administrative units.
[PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §47 (AMD).]
The state board may advise the commissioner and the Legislature on matters concerning state laws relating to public preschool to grade 12 and postsecondary education.   [PL 2007, c. 572, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 395, §A47 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 572, Pt. A, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › 20-A §402. Organization; meetings

§402. Organization; meetings
The state board shall organize and meet as follows.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
1.  Organization.
The state board shall organize annually by electing one of their members as chairman and one as vice-chairman. They may also elect other officers.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
2.  Meetings.
Meetings of the state board shall be held at least quarterly on call of the chairman or the commissioner on 5 days' written notice to members. If both the chairman and commissioner are absent, or refuse to call a meeting, any 3 members of the state board may call a meeting by similar notices in writing.
[PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §48 (AMD).]
3.  Quorum.
A majority of the state board members shall be a quorum.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
4.  Rules.
The state board may adopt or amend rules for meeting procedures and administration of its duties.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 395, §A48 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › 20-A §403. Seal

§403. Seal
The state board shall adopt a seal. The seal may be used by the commissioner to authenticate documents or copies of documents.   [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 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › 20-A §404. Records

§404. Records
The state board shall be responsible for the following records.   [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §49 (AMD).]
1.  Records.
The state board shall keep a complete record of the minutes of its meetings and other procedures.
[PL 1987, c. 851, §6 (AMD).]
2.  Report.
[PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §49 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 395, §A49 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 851, §6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 5: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › 20-A §406. Rules

§406. Rules
The state board may adopt rules to carry out its responsibilities under this Title.   [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 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 7: COMPACT FOR EDUCATION (REPEALED) › Subchapter 1: COMPACT › 20-A §601. Purpose and policy - Article I (REPEALED)

§601. Purpose and policy - Article I
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). RR 2009, c. 2, §42 (COR). PL 2011, c. 344, §20 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 7: COMPACT FOR EDUCATION (REPEALED) › Subchapter 1: COMPACT › 20-A §602. State defined - Article II (REPEALED)

§602. State defined - Article II
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 344, §20 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 7: COMPACT FOR EDUCATION (REPEALED) › Subchapter 1: COMPACT › 20-A §603. Commission - Article III (REPEALED)

§603. Commission - Article III
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 812, §103 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 503, §B73 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 344, §20 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 7: COMPACT FOR EDUCATION (REPEALED) › Subchapter 1: COMPACT › 20-A §604. Powers - Article IV (REPEALED)

§604. Powers - Article IV
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 344, §20 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 7: COMPACT FOR EDUCATION (REPEALED) › Subchapter 1: COMPACT › 20-A §605. Cooperation with Federal Government - Article V (REPEALED)

§605. Cooperation with Federal Government - Article V
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 344, §20 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 7: COMPACT FOR EDUCATION (REPEALED) › Subchapter 1: COMPACT › 20-A §606. Committees - Article VI (REPEALED)

§606. Committees - Article VI
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 344, §20 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 7: COMPACT FOR EDUCATION (REPEALED) › Subchapter 1: COMPACT › 20-A §607. Finance - Article VII (REPEALED)

§607. Finance - Article VII
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 344, §20 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 7: COMPACT FOR EDUCATION (REPEALED) › Subchapter 1: COMPACT › 20-A §608. Eligible parties; entry into and withdrawal - Article VIII (REPEALED)

§608. Eligible parties; entry into and withdrawal - Article VIII
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 806, §8 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 344, §20 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 7: COMPACT FOR EDUCATION (REPEALED) › Subchapter 1: COMPACT › 20-A §609. Construction and severability - Article IX (REPEALED)

§609. Construction and severability - Article IX
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 344, §20 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 7: COMPACT FOR EDUCATION (REPEALED) › Subchapter 2: ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › 20-A §651. Maine Education Council (REPEALED)

§651. Maine Education Council
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 812, §104 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 503, §B74 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 252, §C3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 7: COMPACT FOR EDUCATION (REPEALED) › Subchapter 2: ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › 20-A §652. Members of Legislature, selection and tenure (REPEALED)

§652. Members of Legislature, selection and tenure
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 806, §9 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 344, §20 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 7: COMPACT FOR EDUCATION (REPEALED) › Subchapter 2: ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › 20-A §653. Bylaws filed (REPEALED)

§653. Bylaws filed
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 344, §20 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 9: PUBLIC BROADCASTING › Subchapter 1: ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING › 20-A §801. Committee; expenses (REPEALED)

§801. Committee; expenses
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 812, §105 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 779, §42 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 735, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 9: PUBLIC BROADCASTING › Subchapter 1: ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING › 20-A §802. Organization; quorum (REPEALED)

§802. Organization; quorum
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 735, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 9: PUBLIC BROADCASTING › Subchapter 1: ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING › 20-A §803. Powers and duties (REPEALED)

§803. Powers and duties
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 779, §43 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 735, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 9: PUBLIC BROADCASTING › Subchapter 2: GIFTS, CONSTRUCTION AND PROGRAMMING › 20-A §851. Gifts

§851. Gifts
The Governor may accept a gift of money, real or personal property, from any source, and grants-in-aid from the Federal Government to assist in carrying out the purposes of this chapter.   [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 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 9: PUBLIC BROADCASTING › Subchapter 2: GIFTS, CONSTRUCTION AND PROGRAMMING › 20-A §853. Commissioner's programs

§853. Commissioner's programs
1.  Programs.
The commissioner may produce or contract for educational television programs.
[PL 1989, c. 702, Pt. E, §9 (NEW).]
2.  Fees.
The commissioner may charge a fee from users of the instructional programs offered by an interactive television system.
[PL 1989, c. 702, Pt. E, §9 (NEW).]
3.  Dedicated fund.
The commissioner may expend all fee payments from a special revenue account to support equipment, development, instructional and production costs incurred by the department in providing interactive television system programs.
[PL 1989, c. 702, Pt. E, §9 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 702, §E9 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 11: SCHOOL VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (REPEALED) › 20-A §901. Creation of program (REPEALED)

§901. Creation of program
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 528, §1 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 470, §1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 322, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 11: SCHOOL VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (REPEALED) › 20-A §902. Department staff to carry out program (REPEALED)

§902. Department staff to carry out program
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 528, §1 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 470, §2 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 506, §6 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 11: SCHOOL VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (REPEALED) › 20-A §903. Space; assistance (REPEALED)

§903. Space; assistance
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 528, §1 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 506, §6 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 13: THE STUDENT INFORMATION PRIVACY ACT › 20-A §951. Short title

§951. Short title
This chapter may be known and cited as "the Student Information Privacy Act."   [PL 2015, c. 256, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 256, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 2: SCHOOL ORGANIZATION › Chapter 101: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Subchapter 1: SCHOOL BOARDS › 20-A §1003. Commencement of term of office

§1003. Commencement of term of office
The term of newly elected school board members shall start:   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
1.  After election.
Immediately upon being elected and sworn in; or
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
2.  Fixed date.
On a fixed date established by the voters on an appropriate article at a properly called town meeting, the date shall be between the municipal election and July 1st.
[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 2: SCHOOL ORGANIZATION › Chapter 101: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Subchapter 1: SCHOOL BOARDS › 20-A §1004. Conflict of interest; contracts

§1004. Conflict of interest; contracts
A contract made by a school board shall follow the requirement of Title 30-A, section 2605.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §§35, 106 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8,10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 737, §§C35,C106 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,C10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 2: SCHOOL ORGANIZATION › Chapter 101: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Subchapter 2: SUPERINTENDENTS › 20-A §1052. Discharge

§1052. Discharge
A school board may discharge a superintendent before the expiration of the contract term.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
1.  Requirements.
The superintendent may be discharged only:
A. For cause;   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
B. After due notice and investigation; and   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
C. By a majority vote of the full membership of the school board.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
2.  Salary.
On discharge, the superintendent's salary shall cease.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
3.  Appeal.
The superintendent may appeal the school board's decision to the commissioner. The commissioner shall hold a hearing as part of 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 2: SCHOOL ORGANIZATION › Chapter 101: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Subchapter 2: SUPERINTENDENTS › 20-A §1053. Allocation of services

§1053. Allocation of services
1.  School unions.
The union committee shall establish a policy to guide the relative amount of service to be performed by the superintendent in each unit.
[PL 2001, c. 588, §13 (AMD).]
2.  Community school district.
In community school districts, the district school committee shall also establish a policy to guide the relative amount of service to be performed by the superintendent in each school administrative unit.
[PL 2001, c. 588, §13 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 588, §13 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 2: SCHOOL ORGANIZATION › Chapter 101: GENERAL PROVISIONS › Subchapter 2: SUPERINTENDENTS › 20-A §1054. Office and salary

§1054. Office and salary
1.  Office.
The school board or union committee shall provide for an office for the superintendent, office assistants, supplies, utilities and other office expenses.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
2.  Salary.
The school board or union committee shall fix the superintendent's salary.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW).