reglab/statecodes huggingface dataset:
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 207: CURRICULUM › 20-A §4605. Agricultural and natural resource education; curricula and resource materials (REPEALED)

§4605. Agricultural and natural resource education; curricula and resource materials
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 532, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 859, §§C4,C7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION › Subchapter 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › 20-A §4701. English as language of instruction

§4701. English as language of instruction
The language of instruction in elementary and secondary schools shall meet these requirements.   [PL 1983, c. 859, Pt. C, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]
1.  Basic language.
The basic language of instruction in all schools shall be the English language.
[PL 1983, c. 859, Pt. C, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]
2.  Exceptions.
A school may provide instruction in a language other than English in the following circumstances, subject to approval of the commissioner:
A. Transitional instruction using bilingual techniques may be provided to students of limited proficiency in English; and   [PL 1983, c. 859, Pt. C, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]
B. Schools may also establish bilingual programs for the purpose of providing proficiency in both English and a 2nd language.   [PL 1983, c. 859, Pt. C, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]
[PL 1983, c. 859, Pt. C, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 859, §§C5,C7 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION › Subchapter 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › 20-A §4702. Special education

§4702. Special education
Elementary and secondary schools shall provide special education and related services in accordance with chapters 301 and 303.   [PL 1983, c. 859, Pt. C, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 859, §§C5,C7 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION › Subchapter 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › 20-A §4703. Instruction for individual students

§4703. Instruction for individual students
Elementary and secondary schools shall provide students with opportunities for learning in multiple pathways that may include the following:   [PL 2009, c. 313, §7 (AMD).]
1.  Career and technical education.
Career and technical education;
[PL 2009, c. 313, §7 (NEW).]
2.  Alternative education programs.
Alternative education programs;
[PL 2009, c. 313, §7 (NEW).]
3.  Apprenticeships.
Apprenticeships;
[PL 2009, c. 313, §7 (NEW).]
4.  Career academies.
Career academies;
[PL 2009, c. 313, §7 (NEW).]
5.  Advanced placements.
Advanced placements;
[PL 2009, c. 313, §7 (NEW).]
6.  Online courses.
Online courses;
[PL 2009, c. 313, §7 (NEW).]
7.  Adult education.
Adult education;
[PL 2009, c. 313, §7 (NEW).]
8.  Dual enrollment.
Dual enrollment; or
[PL 2009, c. 313, §7 (NEW).]
9.  Gifted and talented programs.
Gifted and talented programs.
[PL 2009, c. 313, §7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 859, §§C5,C7 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 313, §7 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION › Subchapter 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › 20-A §4704. Courses prescribed by the commissioner

§4704. Courses prescribed by the commissioner
The commissioner shall prescribe by rule the basic courses of study that are in alignment with the system of learning results as established in section 6209 for the elementary and secondary schools, consistent with the requirements of this chapter, and may include minimum time requirements and performance standards.   [PL 2001, c. 454, §18 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 859, §§C5,C7 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 454, §18 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION › Subchapter 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › 20-A §4705. Courses prescribed by local boards

§4705. Courses prescribed by local boards
The school board of each school administrative unit may prescribe instructional requirements in addition to minimum state requirements, subject to approval by the commissioner.   [PL 1983, c. 859, Pt. C, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 859, §§C5,C7 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION › Subchapter 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › 20-A §4706. Instruction in American history, African American studies, Maine studies, Maine Native American history and the history of genocide

§4706. Instruction in American history, African American studies, Maine studies, Maine Native American history and the history of genocide
Instruction in American history, African American studies, government, citizenship, Maine studies and the history of genocide must be aligned with the parameters for essential instruction and graduation requirements established under section 6209.   [PL 2021, c. 247, §1 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 247, §3 (AFF).]
1.  American history.
American history, government and citizenship, including the United States Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, the importance of voting and the privileges and responsibilities of citizenship, must be taught in and required for graduation from all elementary and secondary schools, both public and private. African American studies must be included in the review of content standards and performance indicators of the system of learning results conducted in accordance with section 6209, subsection 4.
[PL 2021, c. 247, §1 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 247, §3 (AFF).]
2.  Maine studies.
Maine history, including the Constitution of Maine, Maine geography and environment and the natural, industrial and economic resources of Maine and Maine's cultural and ethnic heritage, must be taught. A required component of Maine studies is Maine Native American studies. Maine Native American studies and Maine African American studies must be included in the review of content standards and performance indicators of the learning results conducted in accordance with section 6209, subsection 4. Maine Native American studies must address the following topics:
A. Maine tribal governments and political systems and their relationship with local, state, national and international governments;   [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. B, §5 (RPR).]
B. Maine Native American cultural systems and the experience of Maine tribal people throughout history;   [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. B, §5 (RPR).]
C. Maine Native American territories; and   [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. B, §5 (RPR).]
D. Maine Native American economic systems.   [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. B, §5 (RPR).]
[PL 2021, c. 247, §1 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 247, §3 (AFF).]
3.  History of genocide.
The history of genocide, including the Holocaust, must be included in the review of content standards and performance indicators of the system of learning results conducted in accordance with section 6209, subsection 4.
[PL 2021, c. 247, §1 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 247, §3 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 859, §§C5,C7 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 655, §4 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 403, §1 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 454, §§19,20 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 667, §A42 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 510, §B5 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 313, §§8,9 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 247, §1 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 247, §3 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION › Subchapter 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › 20-A §4707. Instruction in Braille and Unified English Braille

§4707. Instruction in Braille and Unified English Braille
Schools may offer instruction in Braille and Unified English Braille as part of the school curriculum. If Braille or Unified English Braille courses are offered, schools shall determine appropriate credit for completion of those courses.   [PL 2021, c. 571, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 80 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 571, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION › Subchapter 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › 20-A §4708. Grades final

§4708. Grades final
When grades are given for any course of instruction offered by a school, the grade awarded to a student is the grade determined by the teacher of the course and the determination of a student's grade by that teacher, in the absence of clerical or mechanical mistake, fraud, bad faith or incompetence, is final.   [PL 1991, c. 248 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 1991, c. 1, §25 (COR). PL 1991, c. 248 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 292, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION › Subchapter 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › 20-A §4709. Blind students; instruction in Braille

§4709. Blind students; instruction in Braille
1.  Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
A. "Braille" means the system of reading and writing through touch.   [PL 2021, c. 571, §4 (AMD).]
B. "Student" means any student who is blind or any student eligible for special education services for the visually impaired.   [PL 1991, c. 292, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2021, c. 571, §4 (AMD).]
2.  Level of instruction; individualized education plan.
Instruction in Braille reading and writing for a student who has been evaluated as needing Braille through the individualized education plan should be sufficient to enable each student to communicate effectively and efficiently at that student's intellectual level. The individualized education plan for each student who has been evaluated as needing Braille must specify:
A. The method of implementation utilizing Braille as a primary mode of learning through integration with normal classroom activities; and   [PL 1991, c. 292, §1 (NEW).]
B. The level of competency in Braille reading and writing to be achieved by the end of the period covered by the individualized education plan.   [PL 1991, c. 292, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 1991, c. 292, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Certification.
[PL 2013, c. 506, §9 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 1991, c. 1, §25 (RNU). PL 1991, c. 292, §1 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 506, §9 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 571, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION › Subchapter 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › 20-A §4710. Kindergarten to grade 12 interventions

§4710. Kindergarten to grade 12 interventions
By the school year that begins in the fall of 2012 all school administrative units shall develop and implement a system of interventions for kindergarten to grade 12 that provide each student who is not progressing toward meeting the content standards of the parameters for essential instruction and graduation requirements with different learning experiences or assistance to achieve the standard. The interventions must be specific, timely and based upon ongoing formative assessments that continuously monitor student progress.   [PL 2009, c. 313, §10 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 313, §10 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION › Subchapter 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › 20-A §4710-A. Agricultural studies

§4710-A. Agricultural studies
1.  Agricultural studies.
Agricultural studies may be taught in and infused or integrated into the curriculum of public and private elementary and secondary schools. Agricultural studies may address, but need not be limited to:
A. The importance of agriculture in the State's history and development;   [PL 2013, c. 106, §1 (NEW).]
B. The connections between the farm and daily life;   [PL 2013, c. 106, §1 (NEW).]
C. The economics of agriculture and its importance to the State's economy;   [PL 2013, c. 106, §1 (NEW).]
D. The importance of knowing where food comes from and the ecology of growing food; and   [PL 2013, c. 106, §1 (NEW).]
E. The importance of eating healthy food and its role in combating childhood obesity.   [PL 2013, c. 106, §1 (NEW).]
A school offering agricultural studies may make use of resources and materials developed and provided by the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and the Maine Agriculture in the Classroom Council in accordance with Title 7, chapter 8‑D.
[PL 2013, c. 106, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 106, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION › Subchapter 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › 20-A §4710-C. Mobile learning lab

§4710-C. Mobile learning lab
1.  Mobile learning lab.
The department shall establish a mobile learning lab for science, technology, engineering and mathematics that will allow students in all areas of the State to engage in hands-on learning. The department may enter into a public-private partnership in the creation of the mobile learning lab.
[PL 2023, c. 461, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Rules.
The department may adopt rules to implement this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
[PL 2023, c. 461, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2023, c. 461, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION › Subchapter 2: ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS OR MIDDLE SCHOOLS › 20-A §4711. Elementary course of study

§4711. Elementary course of study
The basic course of study for the elementary schools must provide for the instruction of all students in life and career readiness, English language arts, world languages, health education and physical education, mathematics, science and technology, social studies and visual and performing arts, as described in the parameters for essential instruction and graduation requirements subject to the schedule specified in section 6209. Health education must include instruction that addresses the relationship between physical and mental health in order to enhance student understanding of attitudes toward and behavior relating to mental illness and to eliminate the stigma associated with mental illness.   [PL 2021, c. 190, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 859, §§C5,C7 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 454, §21 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 313, §11 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 106, §1 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 190, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION › Subchapter 2: ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS OR MIDDLE SCHOOLS › 20-A §4712. Junior high school or middle school course of study

§4712. Junior high school or middle school course of study
The basic course of study for the junior high schools or middle schools must provide for the instruction of all students in life and career readiness, English language arts, health education and physical education, mathematics, science and technology, social studies, visual and performing arts and world languages, as described in the parameters for essential instruction and graduation requirements subject to the schedule specified in section 6209. Health education must include instruction that addresses the relationship between physical and mental health in order to enhance student understanding of attitudes toward and behavior relating to mental illness and to eliminate the stigma associated with mental illness.   [PL 2021, c. 190, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 313, §12 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 106, §2 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 190, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION › Subchapter 2: ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS OR MIDDLE SCHOOLS › 20-A §4713. Statewide employment projections

§4713. Statewide employment projections
A junior high school or middle school, when providing career or educational programming materials and guidance for students and parents, shall include an electronic link to the publicly accessible website of the Department of Labor, Center for Workforce Research and Information containing statewide employment projections. The department, working with the Department of Labor, shall develop age-appropriate advice for navigating the website containing the statewide employment projections and shall update this advice from time to time as needed.   [PL 2021, c. 75, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 75, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION › Subchapter 3: SECONDARY SCHOOLS › 20-A §4721. General requirement

§4721. General requirement
1.  Comprehensive program of instruction.
A secondary school shall provide a comprehensive program of instruction, which must meet the requirements of this chapter and the parameters for essential instruction and diploma requirements established under section 6209. The program must include instruction for all students in life and career readiness, English language arts, health education and physical education, mathematics, technology, science and engineering, social studies, visual and performing arts and world languages.
[PL 2021, c. 571, §5 (AMD).]
2.  Secondary school organization and delivery of instruction.
A secondary school shall provide a structure that allows for student achievement of the parameters for essential instruction and graduation requirements established under section 6209 in multiple pathways as set out under section 4703.
[PL 2009, c. 313, §13 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 859, §§C5,C7 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 454, §22 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 313, §13 (RPR). PL 2021, c. 190, §3 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 571, §5 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION › Subchapter 3: SECONDARY SCHOOLS › 20-A §4722-A. Proficiency-based diploma standards and transcripts (REPEALED)

§4722-A. Proficiency-based diploma standards and transcripts
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 669, §7 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 176, §2 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 281, §2 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 318, §2 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 439, §4 (AMD). RR 2015, c. 1, §14 (COR). PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. C, §3 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 342, §1 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 367, §1 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 489, §2 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. C, §7 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 466, §10 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 202, §2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION › Subchapter 3: SECONDARY SCHOOLS › 20-A §4723. Health and physical education

§4723. Health and physical education
The secondary course of study must include instruction in health, safety and physical education, as prescribed by the commissioner, and physiology and hygiene, with special reference to the effects of alcoholic drinks, stimulants and narcotics upon the human system. Health education must include instruction that addresses the relationship between physical and mental health in order to enhance student understanding of attitudes toward and behavior relating to mental illness and to eliminate the stigma associated with mental illness. The secondary course of study must also include instruction on affirmative consent, communication and decision making regarding sexual activity and the effects of alcoholic drinks, stimulants and narcotics on the ability to give affirmative consent, communicate and make appropriate decisions. For purposes of this section, "affirmative consent" means consent to sexual activity that can be revoked at any time and does not include silence, lack of resistance or consent given while intoxicated.   [PL 2019, c. 106, §3 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 196, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 859, §§C5,C7 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 106, §3 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 196, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION › Subchapter 3: SECONDARY SCHOOLS › 20-A §4724. Computer instruction

§4724. Computer instruction
Instruction in the use and application of computer skills shall be available to secondary school students. Each school administrative unit shall develop, with the approval of the commissioner, standards for computer literacy, proficiency and performance levels which shall be required for graduation.   [PL 1983, c. 859, Pt. C, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 859, §§C5,C7 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION › Subchapter 3: SECONDARY SCHOOLS › 20-A §4725. Career and technical instruction

§4725. Career and technical instruction
Each school administrative unit operating a secondary school shall provide career and technical instruction through a career and technical education center or region in accordance with chapter 313.   [RR 1991, c. 2, §59 (COR); PL 2003, c. 545, §§5,6 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 859, §§C5,C7 (NEW). RR 1991, c. 2, §59 (COR). PL 2003, c. 545, §§5,6 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION › Subchapter 3: SECONDARY SCHOOLS › 20-A §4726. World languages

§4726. World languages
Each school administrative unit:   [PL 1985, c. 178 (AMD).]
1.  Required to offer.
Shall offer one 2-year sequence in a world language; and
[PL 2007, c. 259, §1 (AMD).]
2.  Encouraged to offer.
Is encouraged to offer one or more additional world languages as part of its secondary school program.
[PL 2007, c. 259, §1 (AMD).]
3.  American sign language.
[PL 1991, c. 279, §3 (RP).]
American sign language is a world language and may be offered to fulfill the requirements of this section.   [PL 2007, c. 259, §1 (AMD).]
For purposes of this section, "world language" means a language, either ancient or modern, that is used or has been used for written, oral or signed communication in the multilingual and multicultural worldwide community.   [PL 2007, c. 259, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 859, §§C5,C7 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 178 (RPR). PL 1991, c. 279, §3 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 259, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION › Subchapter 3: SECONDARY SCHOOLS › 20-A §4727. Additional instruction

§4727. Additional instruction
Secondary schools may provide additional instruction in career and technical education and other subjects not included within the career and technical education courses of study operating pursuant to chapter 313.   [RR 2003, c. 2, §34 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 859, §§C5,C7 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 716, §§6,7 (AMD). RR 2003, c. 2, §34 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION › Subchapter 3: SECONDARY SCHOOLS › 20-A §4728. Driver education (REPEALED)

§4728. Driver education
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 859, §§C5,C7 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 313, §18 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION › Subchapter 3: SECONDARY SCHOOLS › 20-A §4729. Alternative education programs

§4729. Alternative education programs
A school administrative unit may establish one or more alternative education programs that are in alignment with the system of learning results established in section 6209 as alternatives to the regular course of study, including options allowed in sections 5104‑A and 8605, to meet the needs of at-risk students.   [PL 2007, c. 667, §6 (AMD).]
1.  Coordination.
These programs shall operate as part of the elementary or secondary school program.
[PL 1983, c. 859, Pt. C, §§5, 7 (NEW).]
2.  Alternative schedules.
Alternative education programs may allow students to attend school part-time. Alternative education programs may be scheduled apart from the regular school day.
[PL 2007, c. 667, §6 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 859, §§C5,C7 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 415, §12 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 454, §25 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 667, §6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION › Subchapter 3: SECONDARY SCHOOLS › 20-A §4730. Statewide employment projections

§4730. Statewide employment projections
A secondary school, when providing career or educational programming materials and guidance for students and parents, shall include an electronic link to the publicly accessible website of the Department of Labor, Center for Workforce Research and Information containing statewide employment projections. The department, working with the Department of Labor, shall develop age-appropriate advice for navigating the website containing the statewide employment projections and shall update this advice from time to time as needed.   [PL 2021, c. 75, §2 (NEW).]
Revisor's Note: §4730. Life and career readiness standards (As enacted by PL 2021, c. 190, §4 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 20-A, SECTION 4731)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 75, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION › Subchapter 3: SECONDARY SCHOOLS › 20-A §4731. Life and career readiness standards (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 20-A, SECTION 4730)

§4731. Life and career readiness standards
(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 20-A, SECTION 4730)
Recognizing that students will choose to enter the workforce in different ways and consistent with the life and career readiness standards pursuant to section 6209, each school administrative unit shall offer relevant opportunities that may include interactive experiences and allow for direct exposure between students and a variety of career options to help students develop habits of efficacy, resourcefulness and adaptability as the students take steps to create and implement postsecondary school plans.   [PL 2021, c. 190, §4 (NEW); RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. A, §18 (RAL).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 190, §4 (NEW). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. A, §18 (RAL).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 208: POST-SECONDARY ENROLLMENT OPTIONS ACT (REPEALED) › 20-A §4751. Citation (REPEALED)

§4751. Citation
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 523, §1 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 758, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 208: POST-SECONDARY ENROLLMENT OPTIONS ACT (REPEALED) › 20-A §4752. Definitions (REPEALED)

§4752. Definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 523, §1 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 758, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 208: POST-SECONDARY ENROLLMENT OPTIONS ACT (REPEALED) › 20-A §4753. Eligibility; notification; rules (REPEALED)

§4753. Eligibility; notification; rules
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 523, §1 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 758, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 208: POST-SECONDARY ENROLLMENT OPTIONS ACT (REPEALED) › 20-A §4754. Dissemination of information (REPEALED)

§4754. Dissemination of information
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 523, §1 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 758, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 208: POST-SECONDARY ENROLLMENT OPTIONS ACT (REPEALED) › 20-A §4755. Credits (REPEALED)

§4755. Credits
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 523, §1 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 758, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 208: POST-SECONDARY ENROLLMENT OPTIONS ACT (REPEALED) › 20-A §4756. Financial arrangement (REPEALED)

§4756. Financial arrangement
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 523, §1 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 758, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 208: POST-SECONDARY ENROLLMENT OPTIONS ACT (REPEALED) › 20-A §4757. Limit; state obligation (REPEALED)

§4757. Limit; state obligation
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 523, §1 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 758, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 208: POST-SECONDARY ENROLLMENT OPTIONS ACT (REPEALED) › 20-A §4758. Space; assistance (REPEALED)

§4758. Space; assistance
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 523, §1 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 758, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 208: POST-SECONDARY ENROLLMENT OPTIONS ACT (REPEALED) › 20-A §4759. Guidelines; implementation (REPEALED)

§4759. Guidelines; implementation
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 523, §1 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 758, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 208: POST-SECONDARY ENROLLMENT OPTIONS ACT (REPEALED) › 20-A §4760. Evaluation (REPEALED)

§4760. Evaluation
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 523, §1 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 758, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 208-A: POSTSECONDARY ENROLLMENT › 20-A §4771. Eligible institution and semester; defined

§4771. Eligible institution and semester; defined
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, "eligible institution" means the institutions of the University of Maine System, the Maine Community College System and the Maine Maritime Academy. "Semester" means the fall, spring or summer term of an academic year.   [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. VVV, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 758, §2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO4 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. VVV, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 208-A: POSTSECONDARY ENROLLMENT › 20-A §4772. Postsecondary courses; student eligibility

§4772. Postsecondary courses; student eligibility
A secondary school student may be eligible to receive state subsidy for postsecondary courses, as specified in section 4775, if the following requirements are satisfied:   [PL 1997, c. 758, §2 (NEW).]
1.  Availability.
The eligible institution has space available for the secondary school student;
[PL 1997, c. 758, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Academic standing.
Unless granted a waiver by the eligible institution, the student is maintaining a minimum secondary school grade point average of at least 3.0 on a scale of 4.0, or the equivalent of a "B" average, as determined by the school unit;
[PL 2005, c. 519, Pt. XX, §1 (AMD).]
3.  Course prerequisites.
The eligible institution has determined that the student has satisfactorily completed all course prerequisites;
[PL 1997, c. 758, §2 (NEW).]
4.  School approval.
The school unit approves;
[PL 2005, c. 519, Pt. XX, §2 (AMD).]
5.  Parental approval.
The student's parent approves; and
[PL 2005, c. 519, Pt. XX, §2 (AMD).]
6.  Recommendation.
The student has received a recommendation to take a postsecondary course or courses at an eligible institution from the student's school administration or one of the student's secondary school teachers following an assessment of the student by the school administration.
[PL 2005, c. 519, Pt. XX, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 758, §2 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 519, §§XX1-3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 208-A: POSTSECONDARY ENROLLMENT › 20-A §4772-A. Student eligibility; exception

§4772-A. Student eligibility; exception
A secondary school student who does not meet the requirements of section 4772, subsection 2 is eligible under this chapter if that student:   [PL 1999, c. 495, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Enrolled as junior.
Is enrolled in grade 11 or higher in the student's school unit;
[RR 1999, c. 1, §25 (COR).]
2.  Recommendation.
Has received a recommendation to take a postsecondary course or courses at an eligible institution from the student's school administration or from a teacher at the student's school following an assessment of the student by the school administration; and
[PL 2005, c. 519, Pt. XX, §4 (AMD).]
3.  Approval.
Has been approved for participation in a course or courses by an eligible institution.
[PL 1999, c. 495, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 1999, c. 1, §25 (COR). PL 1999, c. 495, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 519, §XX4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 208-A: POSTSECONDARY ENROLLMENT › 20-A §4772-B. Students receiving homeschool instruction

§4772-B. Students receiving homeschool instruction
A student is eligible to receive a state subsidy for postsecondary courses, as specified in section 4775, if the student is receiving home instruction in a program that meets the requirements of section 5001‑A, subsection 3, paragraph A, subparagraph (4) and the eligible institution:   [PL 2013, c. 400, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Space available.
Has space available for the student;
[PL 2013, c. 400, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Course prerequisites.
Has determined that the student has satisfactorily completed all course prerequisites; and
[PL 2013, c. 400, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Academic fitness.
Reviews all requested evidence of the student's academic fitness and gives its approval for the student to take the requested course or courses.
[PL 2013, c. 400, §1 (NEW).]
A student who meets the requirements of this section is eligible to participate in postsecondary courses at an eligible institution under this section, subject to the requirements and conditions of sections 4774 to 4776. Notwithstanding section 15672, subsection 32, a student described in this section is considered to be a subsidizable pupil for purposes of receiving the subsidy provided in this chapter.   [PL 2013, c. 400, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 400, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 208-A: POSTSECONDARY ENROLLMENT › 20-A §4773. Dissemination of information

§4773. Dissemination of information
School administrative units shall provide general information concerning postsecondary education options available to parents and students.   [PL 1997, c. 758, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 758, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 208-A: POSTSECONDARY ENROLLMENT › 20-A §4774. Credits

§4774. Credits
1.  High school credit.
A school administrative unit may grant academic credit toward a high school diploma to a student who successfully completes a course under this chapter.
[PL 1997, c. 758, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Postsecondary credit.
The eligible institution shall grant full credit to any student who successfully completes a course at the eligible institution under this chapter. The course must apply to graduation requirements at the eligible institution in which it was taken or be transferable to another eligible institution on an equal basis with a course taken by any other student at the eligible institution.
[PL 1997, c. 758, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 758, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 208-A: POSTSECONDARY ENROLLMENT › 20-A §4775. Payment; appropriations

§4775. Payment; appropriations
Until the 2018-2019 school year, the department shall pay 50% of the in-state tuition for the first 6 credit hours taken each semester by a student at an eligible institution and up to 12 credit hours per academic year. The eligible institution may not make any additional tuition charges for the course but may impose fees and charges, other than tuition, that are ordinarily imposed on students not covered by this chapter. Funds appropriated to the department to carry out the purposes of this chapter must be in addition to the customary and ongoing amounts appropriated for general purpose aid for local schools.   [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. C, §8 (AMD).]
Beginning with the 2018-2019 school year, the department shall reimburse each eligible institution the cost of in-state tuition up to the maximum rate, calculated as follows: 50% of the average in-state tuition rate for the highest and lowest in-state tuition rates established by the University of Maine System for eligible institutions within the system for the first 6 credit hours taken each semester by a student at an eligible institution and up to 12 credit hours per academic year. The eligible institution may not make any additional tuition charges for the course but may impose fees and charges, other than tuition, that are ordinarily imposed on students not covered by this chapter. Funds appropriated to the department to carry out the purposes of this chapter must be in addition to the customary and ongoing amounts appropriated for general purpose aid for local schools.   [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. C, §8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 758, §2 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. C, §2 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. C, §8 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 208-A: POSTSECONDARY ENROLLMENT › 20-A §4776. Distribution of available funding

§4776. Distribution of available funding
Not more than 10% of the total funding available to the department for postsecondary education, either through a direct appropriation for postsecondary education under this chapter or as part of the ongoing funds included in the appropriation for general purpose aid for local schools, may be used for secondary students to take a postsecondary course during the summer term.   [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. VVV, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. VVV, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 209: SCHOOL DAYS, HOLIDAYS, SPECIAL OBSERVANCES › 20-A §4802. Holidays

§4802. Holidays
The following provisions shall apply to school holidays.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
1.  Unconditional holidays.
Public schools shall close on the following days:
A. Patriot's Day, the 3rd Monday in April;   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
B. Memorial Day, last Monday in May or May 30th if the Federal Government designates that date;   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
B-1. Juneteenth, June 19th;   [PL 2021, c. 140, §4 (NEW).]
C. Independence Day, July 4th;   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
D. Labor Day, the first Monday in September;   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
E. Indigenous Peoples Day, the 2nd Monday in October;   [PL 2019, c. 59, §3 (AMD).]
F. Veteran's Day, November 11th;   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
G. Thanksgiving Day, as designated by the Governor;   [PL 1985, c. 787, §4 (AMD).]
H. Christmas Day, December 25th; and   [PL 1985, c. 787, §5 (AMD).]
I. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the 3rd Monday in January.   [PL 1985, c. 787, §6 (NEW).]
[PL 2021, c. 140, §4 (AMD).]
2.  Conditional holidays.
Public schools shall close on the following days unless the school board votes to keep its schools open and observe the day with special exercises as defined in section 4803:
A. New Years Day, January 1st; and   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
B. Washington's Birthday, the 3rd Monday in February.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 787, §§4-6 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 59, §3 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 140, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 209: SCHOOL DAYS, HOLIDAYS, SPECIAL OBSERVANCES › 20-A §4803. Special observance days

§4803. Special observance days
Days marked by special observances shall be established as follows:   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
1.  January 1st.
January 1st, if the school board votes to keep schools open;
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
2.  Washington's Birthday.
Washington's Birthday, the 3rd Monday in February, if the school board votes to keep schools open. The day shall be observed with appropriate exercises;
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
3.  Lincoln's Birthday.
Lincoln's Birthday shall be observed by studying the life and character of Abraham Lincoln during part of the school day;
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
4.  Arbor Day, as designated by the Governor.
Arbor Day shall be observed for the purpose designated by the Governor;
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
5.  Alcohol Awareness Day.
[PL 2019, c. 398, §21 (RP).]
6.  John F. Kennedy Day.
John F. Kennedy Day, November 2nd, shall be observed by studying the life and character of John F. Kennedy during part of the school day;
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
7.  Martin Luther King Day.
[PL 1985, c. 787, §7 (RP).]
8.  Statehood Day.
Statehood Day, March 15th, as specified in Title 1, section 116; and
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
9.  Poetry Day.
Poetry Day, October 15th, as specified in Title 1, section 112.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 41, §2 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 787, §7 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 398, §21 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 209: SCHOOL DAYS, HOLIDAYS, SPECIAL OBSERVANCES › 20-A §4804. Sunday holidays

§4804. Sunday holidays
When a holiday or special observance falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be considered the holiday or day of special observance.   [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 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 209: SCHOOL DAYS, HOLIDAYS, SPECIAL OBSERVANCES › 20-A §4805. Other special observances

§4805. Other special observances
Other special observances shall be as follows.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
1.  Flag.
It shall be the duty of instructors to impress upon the youth by suitable references and observances the significance of the flag, to teach them the cost, the object and principles of our government, the inestimable sacrifices made by the founders of our Nation, the important contribution made by all who have served in the armed services of our country since its inception and to teach them to love, honor and respect the flag of our country that costs so much and is so dear to every true American citizen.
[PL 1985, c. 103, §3 (AMD).]
2.  Period of silence.
The school board of a school administrative unit may require, at the commencement of the first class of each day in all grades in all public schools in their unit, that the teacher in charge of the room in which each class is held shall announce that a period of silence shall be observed for reflection or meditation and during that period silence shall be maintained and no activities engaged in.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
3.  American History Month.
American History Month is the month of February, in accordance with Title 1, section 113.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
4.  Maine Cultural Heritage Week.
Maine Cultural Heritage Week is the week containing March 15th, in accordance with Title 1, section 118.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
5.  Arbor Week.
Arbor Week is the 3rd full week in May, in accordance with Title 1, section 111‑A.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
6.  National Women's History Week.
National Women's History Week is the week containing March 8th.
[PL 2023, c. 405, Pt. A, §42 (AMD).]
7.  Maine Business Women's Week.
Maine Business Women's Week is the 3rd full week in October in accordance with Title 1, section 124.
[PL 1985, c. 31, §2 (NEW).]
8.  Deaf Culture Week.
Deaf Culture Week is the last full week in September in accordance with Title 1, section 132.
[PL 1991, c. 279, §4 (NEW).]
9.  Religious holidays.
A public school may acknowledge religious holidays by conveying a message of pluralism and freedom of belief in some manner or form that does not endorse religion. In determining whether an acknowledgement endorses religion, school officials shall consider the context in which the acknowledgement appears or occurs.
[PL 1993, c. 581, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 719, §2 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 31, §2 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 103, §3 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 279, §4 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 581, §1 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 405, Pt. A, §42 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE › Subchapter 1: ATTENDANCE › 20-A §5001. Compulsory attendance (REPEALED)

§5001. Compulsory attendance
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 485, §22 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 806, §48 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE › Subchapter 1: ATTENDANCE › 20-A §5002. Alternate programs (REPEALED)

§5002. Alternate programs
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 806, §50 (RPR). PL 1989, c. 415, §18 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE › Subchapter 1: ATTENDANCE › 20-A §5003. Administration

§5003. Administration
1.  School board's responsibility.
School boards shall administer this chapter.
[PL 1983, c. 806, §51 (AMD).]
2.  Policies.
School boards shall adopt policies to carry out this chapter and shall file a copy with the commissioner.
[PL 2021, c. 157, §1 (AMD).]
3.  Commissioner's responsibility.
The commissioner shall guide school boards in adopting these policies.
[PL 2021, c. 157, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 806, §51 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 157, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE › Subchapter 1: ATTENDANCE › 20-A §5004. Work permits

§5004. Work permits
Superintendents shall issue and revoke work permits for minor students as provided in Title 26, chapter 7.   [PL 1991, c. 655, §5 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 655, §5 (NEW).