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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 225: PENALTIES › 20-A §6801-A. Compliance with requirements

§6801-A. Compliance with requirements
The commissioner shall enforce the requirements of this Title as follows.   [PL 1983, c. 859, Pt. A, §§ 24, 25 (NEW).]
1.  Authority to withhold state subsidy.
If, after giving due notice and an opportunity for a hearing, the commissioner finds that a school administrative unit or career and technical education region is not in compliance with the reporting, program or other requirements of this Title, the commissioner may withhold state subsidy from that unit or region. The withholding may continue only as long as necessary to achieve compliance.
[PL 2021, c. 571, §12 (AMD).]
2.  Authority to withhold state subsidy until reports are received.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if a school administrative unit or career and technical education region has failed to file the reports required by this Title in the format and within the time periods specified, the commissioner may withhold state subsidy payments until these reports are received.
[PL 2021, c. 571, §13 (AMD).]
3.  Action by Attorney General.
If compliance cannot be achieved by withholding subsidy payment, or if withholding would be an inappropriate or unavailable remedy, or if a school, school unit or career and technical education region is out of compliance with this Title and that school, school unit or career and technical education region is not eligible for state subsidy, the commissioner may refer the matter to the Attorney General for action. The Attorney General may seek injunctive relief to enjoin activities not in compliance with the governing law or seek any other remedy authorized by law.
[PL 2021, c. 571, §14 (AMD).]
4.  Other penalties.
Nothing in this section precludes the commissioner from employing other penalties authorized in this Title or authorized or required by federal law.
[PL 1989, c. 414, §19 (AMD).]
5.  Complaint process.
A person alleging that a school administrative unit or career and technical education region is not in compliance with the requirements of this Title or of rules adopted by the department may file a complaint pursuant to the requirements for a petition under section 258‑A.
[PL 2021, c. 571, §15 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 859, §§A24,A25 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 797, §39 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 414, §19 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 910, §1 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 571, §§12-15 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 225: PENALTIES › 20-A §6802. Forfeiture

§6802. Forfeiture
A forfeiture under this Title may be recovered in a civil action. Unless specifically provided for, it shall be disbursed as follows.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
1.  School purposes.
It shall be paid into the treasury of the school administrative unit where the offense occurred, for use for school purposes.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
2.  Prosecution costs.
An amount equal to the cost of prosecution shall be paid into the county treasury.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
3.  Forfeiture.
A school administrative unit shall forfeit the money it received to a person bringing civil suit, if the unit has not expended that money within one year of receiving it.
[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 225: PENALTIES › 20-A §6803. Fraud; false certification

§6803. Fraud; false certification
Any school officer, employee or agent who makes a written false statement on a report or document submitted to the department pursuant to this Title shall, upon conviction in a criminal proceeding, be subject to the applicable penalties in Title 17‑A.   [PL 1985, c. 797, §40 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 797, §40 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 225: PENALTIES › 20-A §6804. Disturbing schools

§6804. Disturbing schools
A person who enters the property of a public or private school or another place of instruction during or out of school hours, while the teacher or student is present, and willfully interrupts or disturbs the teacher or student by loud speaking, rude or indecent behavior, signs or gestures, or engages in hostile, aggressive or threatening behavior toward a student, teacher, administrator or other staff member, or willfully interrupts a school by prowling about the building, making noises, throwing missiles at the schoolhouse or disturbing the school, commits a civil offense and shall forfeit not less than $200 nor more than $500.   [PL 2001, c. 189, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 189, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 225: PENALTIES › 20-A §6804-A. Remote instruction

§6804-A. Remote instruction
1.  Definitions.
For the purposes of this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, "remote instruction" means instruction provided using audio or video transmission of a teacher or of a classroom with a teacher and participating students. "Remote instruction" includes real-time transmissions and recorded sessions.
[PL 2021, c. 383, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Distribution or retransmission.
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary and except as authorized by a public or private school for the purposes of remote instruction, a person may not distribute or retransmit a recorded session of remote instruction or any part thereof without the express written consent of the public or private school.
[PL 2021, c. 383, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Violation.
A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $200 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.
[PL 2021, c. 383, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 383, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 225: PENALTIES › 20-A §6805. Injuries by minor; damages

§6805. Injuries by minor; damages
If a minor injures or aids in injuring a schoolhouse or school outbuildings, utensils or appurtenances; defaces the walls, benches, seats or other parts of school buildings by marks, cuts or otherwise; or injures or destroys school property belonging to a school administrative unit, the unit may recover from the minor's parent, in a civil action, double the damage.   [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 225: PENALTIES › 20-A §6806. Defacing schoolhouses; outbuildings

§6806. Defacing schoolhouses; outbuildings
A person who defaces, damages or destroys the walls, benches, seats, blackboards or other parts of a schoolhouse or school outbuildings, commits a civil offense and shall pay double the damages.   [PL 2001, c. 189, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 189, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 225: PENALTIES › 20-A §6807. Liability for injury to books or appliances

§6807. Liability for injury to books or appliances
If a public school student loses, destroys or unnecessarily injures a schoolbook or appliance furnished to the student at the expense of the school administrative unit, the student's parent must be notified. If the loss or damage is not made good to the satisfaction of the school board within 45 working days, the board shall report the case to the assessors of the municipality in which the student resides. The municipal assessors shall include in the next municipal tax of the delinquent parent the replacement costs of the book or appliance, to be assessed and collected as other municipal taxes, and the money collected must go the municipality.   [PL 2001, c. 189, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 806, §62 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 189, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 225: PENALTIES › 20-A §6808. Misappropriation of funds; penalty

§6808. Misappropriation of funds; penalty
If any part of the money raised by a school administrative unit, or paid to them by the State for superintendence, is expended for any other purposes, then each person misappropriating that money shall forfeit double the sum so misapplied. The money may be recovered in a civil action in the name and to the use of the school administrative unit by any of its residents. A school administrative unit or school union may not receive further aid from the State for superintendence until the amount so misapplied has been raised and expended for superintendence by that unit or school union.   [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 225: PENALTIES › 20-A §6809. Excessive expenditures

§6809. Excessive expenditures
After providing an opportunity for a hearing, the commissioner may adjust the state subsidy to an administrative unit when the expenditures for education in such unit show evidence of manipulation to gain an unfair advantage or are adjudged excessive. Any interested party aggrieved by a decision of the commissioner may appeal to the state board pursuant to section 3.   [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 225: PENALTIES › 20-A §6810. Truancy

§6810. Truancy
The penalty for truancy is outlined in section 5053‑A.   [PL 2003, c. 533, §6 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 533, §6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 226: JOBS FOR MAINE'S GRADUATES › 20-A §6901. Establishment

§6901. Establishment
Jobs for Maine's Graduates, referred to in this chapter as the "corporation," is established to extend necessary dropout prevention and school-to-work transition services to schools and students throughout the State. The corporation shall carry out its purposes in coordination with the education and job training activities of the private sector, community and regional agencies and State Government.   [PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).]
The corporation is a private, nonprofit corporation with a public purpose under the United States Internal Revenue Code, Section 501(c)(3) and the exercise by the corporation of the powers conferred by this chapter is held to be an essential government function.   [PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 226: JOBS FOR MAINE'S GRADUATES › 20-A §6902. Duties

§6902. Duties
Jobs for Maine's Graduates is authorized and directed to provide services to the State and to quasi-public, public and private entities and to assist students in making the transition from school to work. The corporation shall:   [PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Graduation.
Help keep students in high school through graduation;
[PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Quality jobs.
Render 9 months of intensive assistance and follow-up activities to assure student placement in quality jobs with ample career opportunities;
[PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Postsecondary education.
Encourage students to pursue postsecondary education by assisting in securing appropriate part-time work to accompany that education;
[PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Lifelong learning.
Encourage lifelong learning by introducing students to the importance of skills training and demonstrating how learning is relevant to skills necessary in the workplace;
[PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).]
5.  Youth apprenticeship.
Assist schools and private sector corporations in the development of youth apprenticeship systems to connect more closely schools and the workplace; and
[PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).]
6.  Other.
Engage in other activities designed by its board of directors and consistent with this chapter.
[PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 226: JOBS FOR MAINE'S GRADUATES › 20-A §6902-A. Postsecondary services

§6902-A. Postsecondary services
The corporation shall provide services, in accordance with this section and for the purpose of significantly increasing the percentage of eligible students who obtain a postsecondary degree, to postsecondary institutions in the State to assist students in completing a postsecondary course of study.   [PL 2015, c. 466, §1 (NEW).]
1.  "Eligible student" defined.
As used in this section, "eligible student" means a student who:
A. Has previously been enrolled in a high school program administered by the corporation;   [PL 2015, c. 466, §1 (NEW).]
B. Has been in or currently is in foster care; or   [PL 2015, c. 466, §1 (NEW).]
C. Has earned a high school equivalency diploma through an alternative program within the previous 5 years.   [PL 2015, c. 466, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2015, c. 466, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Student services.
The corporation shall:
A. Provide academic and social mentoring and counseling to eligible students, including monitoring of academic performance and connection to campus life;   [PL 2015, c. 466, §1 (NEW).]
B. Assist each eligible student in developing an individualized academic plan for completing a course of study and consider each eligible student's individual academic needs and provide connections to sources of academic support, if necessary;   [PL 2015, c. 466, §1 (NEW).]
C. Develop a system of peer mentoring between eligible students and other college students and between eligible students and college graduates; and   [PL 2015, c. 466, §1 (NEW).]
D. Provide eligible students with financial guidance relating to postsecondary expenses, including assisting eligible students in obtaining all available sources of financial aid.   [PL 2015, c. 466, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2015, c. 466, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 466, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 226: JOBS FOR MAINE'S GRADUATES › 20-A §6903. Board of directors and officers

§6903. Board of directors and officers
The Board of Directors of Jobs for Maine's Graduates consists of 17 private sector directors representing private businesses and labor organizations in the State; 14 public sector directors, representing public or quasi-public educational entities; and 2 ex officio directors, representing the Commissioner of Labor and the Commissioner of Education. The membership of the board must be representative of geographic diversity and gender balance. Each voting director is entitled to one vote. In addition, the executive director shall attend and participate in board meetings but is not entitled to a vote.   [PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Chair; vice-chair; treasurer.
The chair and vice-chair of the board of directors and the treasurer of the corporation must be chosen from among the members. The chair must be elected from among the private sector board members.
[PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Executive director.
The board of directors shall appoint the Executive Director of Jobs for Maine's Graduates, who is a nonvoting member of the board of directors. The executive director may not be appointed from among the other directors. The executive director serves as the director of the corporation and may be removed by the board for cause.
[PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Terms of membership.
The Governor shall appoint the initial board of directors. Members of the board of directors serve for a term of 4 years, except that no more than 8 members' terms may expire in any one calendar year. To comply with this limitation, the Governor shall make appointments to the initial board for terms of fewer than 4 years.
As terms of board members expire, the board of directors, except for the ex officio members, shall elect new members who serve at the pleasure of the Governor. Upon expiration of a member's term the member serves until a successor is qualified and appointed. A vacancy in the board must be filled by appointment of a person, qualified in the same way as the board member being replaced, to complete the unexpired term of that board member.
[PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Meetings; quorum.
The board of directors shall meet at least twice a year at the call of the chair to conduct its business and elect its officers. Additional meetings may be held as necessary to conduct the business of the board of directors and may be convened at the call of the chair or a majority of the board members. Sixteen members of the board constitute a quorum for all purposes.
[PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 226: JOBS FOR MAINE'S GRADUATES › 20-A §6905. Adoption of bylaws

§6905. Adoption of bylaws
The corporation shall adopt bylaws consistent with this chapter for the governance of its affairs and has the general powers accorded corporations under Title 13‑C, section 302. The corporation shall do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the lawful purposes of the corporation under this chapter.   [RR 2001, c. 2, Pt. B, §38 (COR); RR 2001, c. 2, Pt. B, §58 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW). RR 2001, c. 2, §B38 (COR). RR 2001, c. 2, §B58 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 226: JOBS FOR MAINE'S GRADUATES › 20-A §6906. Limitation of powers

§6906. Limitation of powers
The corporation may not enter into contracts, obligations or commitments of any kind on behalf of the State or any of its agencies, nor may it have the power of eminent domain or any other power not provided to business corporations generally. Bonds, notes and other evidences of indebtedness of the corporation may not in any way be a debt or liability of the State or constitute a pledge of the faith and credit of the State.   [PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 226: JOBS FOR MAINE'S GRADUATES › 20-A §6907. Liability of officers, directors and employees

§6907. Liability of officers, directors and employees
All officers, directors, employees and other agents of the corporation entrusted with the custody of the securities of the corporation or authorized to disburse the funds of the corporation must be bonded, either by a blanket bond or by individual bonds, with a surety bond or bonds with a minimum limitation of $100,000 coverage for each person covered, conditioned upon the faithful performance of duties, the premiums for which are paid out of the assets of the corporation.   [PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 226: JOBS FOR MAINE'S GRADUATES › 20-A §6908. Prohibited interests of officers, directors and employees

§6908. Prohibited interests of officers, directors and employees
Officers, directors or employees of the corporation or their spouses or dependent children may not receive any direct personal benefit from the activities of the corporation in assisting any private entity. This provision does not prohibit corporations or other entities with which an officer or director is associated by reasons of ownership or employment from participating in school-to-work transition activities of the corporation, provided that the ownership or employment is made known to the board of directors and, if applicable, the officer or director abstains from voting on matters relating to that participation.   [PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 226: JOBS FOR MAINE'S GRADUATES › 20-A §6909. Donations to the State

§6909. Donations to the State
The State, through the Office of the Governor, may accept donations, bequests, devises, grants or other interests of any nature on behalf of Jobs for Maine's Graduates and transfer those funds, property or other interests to the corporation.   [PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 226: JOBS FOR MAINE'S GRADUATES › 20-A §6910. Annual report

§6910. Annual report
The corporation shall provide an annual report of its activities to the Governor; to the joint standing committees of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education and labor and skills training matters; to the commissioner; and to the schools participating in the program. The corporation shall provide an annual financial audit conducted by an independent auditor to the Governor; to the joint standing committees of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education and labor and skills training matters; and to the commissioner at the expense of the State.   [PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. YY, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. YY, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 226: JOBS FOR MAINE'S GRADUATES › 20-A §6911. General conditions; dissolution

§6911. General conditions; dissolution
The Jobs for Maine's Graduates shall operate as a nonprofit organization consistent with its composition and broad public purposes. The following conditions apply to the operation or dissolution of the corporation.   [PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Net earnings.
No part of the net earnings of the corporation may inure to the benefit of any officer, director or employee except that the corporation may pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and otherwise hold, manage and dispose of its property in furtherance of the purposes of the corporation.
[PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Dissolution.
Upon dissolution of the corporation, the dissolved corporation shall transfer all unexpended General Fund appropriations to the State before paying or making provision for the payment of all other liabilities.
[PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 226: JOBS FOR MAINE'S GRADUATES › 20-A §6912. Liberal construction

§6912. Liberal construction
This chapter may be construed liberally to effect the interest and purpose of the corporation for an improved and expanded school-to-work and skills training system in the State and may be broadly interpreted to effect the corporation's intent and purpose and not as a limitation of powers.   [PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 227: CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR AT-RISK STUDENTS (REPEALED) › 20-A §6951. Center establishment (REPEALED)

§6951. Center establishment
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 296, §1 (NEW). MRSA T. 20-A §6955 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 227: CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR AT-RISK STUDENTS (REPEALED) › 20-A §6952. Center criteria (REPEALED)

§6952. Center criteria
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 296, §1 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 679, §4 (AMD). MRSA T. 20-A §6955 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 227: CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR AT-RISK STUDENTS (REPEALED) › 20-A §6953. Transfers (REPEALED)

§6953. Transfers
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 296, §1 (NEW). MRSA T. 20-A §6955 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 227: CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR AT-RISK STUDENTS (REPEALED) › 20-A §6954. Rules (REPEALED)

§6954. Rules
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 296, §1 (NEW). MRSA T. 20-A §6955 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 227: CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR AT-RISK STUDENTS (REPEALED) › 20-A §6955. Repeal (REPEALED)

§6955. Repeal
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. C, §12 (NEW). MRSA T. 20-A §6955 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 229: DUAL ENROLLMENT CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS › 20-A §6972. Dual enrollment career and technical education program

§6972. Dual enrollment career and technical education program
1.  Application.
Representatives of the governing bodies of publicly supported educational institutions may file an application with the commissioner for the purpose of entering into a collaborative agreement. A collaborative partnership is governed by a collaborative board formed and operating in accordance with this chapter. The participation of publicly supported educational institutions in any of the specified educational functions or support services included in the collaborative agreement is voluntary. A collaborative board may designate personnel of the publicly supported educational institutions or service providers to provide the specified educational functions or support services included in the collaborative agreement. The collaborative board must include one representative from each publicly supported educational institution participating in the collaborative partnership.
[PL 2013, c. 318, §3 (NEW).]
2.  Contract.
The career and technical education center or region may enter into a contract with a service provider that operates as a nonprofit organization to provide technical assistance in developing and implementing the initial phase of the dual enrollment program. The service provider selected must meet the specified educational functions, support services and all other requirements of the grant application as required by the department to facilitate the development and implementation of the dual enrollment career and technical education program.
[PL 2013, c. 318, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 318, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 229: DUAL ENROLLMENT CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS › 20-A §6973. Application; approval; ratification

§6973. Application; approval; ratification
1.  Application.
An application under section 6972 for a collaborative partnership must be in a form and contain such information as required by the commissioner, including, but not limited to:
A. The identification of the publicly supported educational institutions that are applying to form the collaborative partnership;   [PL 2013, c. 318, §3 (NEW).]
B. The specified educational functions and support services to be provided by the collaborative partnership, including the identification of the publicly supported educational institution that will participate in each specified educational function or support service and the number of students or staff to be served in each publicly supported educational institution that is participating in each specified educational function or support service to be carried out by the collaborative partnership;   [PL 2013, c. 318, §3 (NEW).]
C. The duration of the collaborative agreement;   [PL 2013, c. 318, §3 (NEW).]
D. The cost estimate or operational budget for the specified educational functions or support services to be carried out;   [PL 2013, c. 318, §3 (NEW).]
E. The method of providing the specified educational functions or support services and the designation of publicly supported educational institution personnel or service providers who will provide the specified educational functions or support services;   [PL 2013, c. 318, §3 (NEW).]
F. The method of sharing costs among the publicly supported educational institutions; and   [PL 2013, c. 318, §3 (NEW).]
G. The identity of the service provider, if any, with which a career and technical center or region plans to contract pursuant to section 6972, subsection 2.   [RR 2013, c. 1, §34 (COR).]
[RR 2013, c. 1, §34 (COR).]
2.  Approval.
If the commissioner finds that an application under section 6972 contains the information required to be submitted pursuant to subsection 1, the commissioner shall notify each publicly supported educational institution participating in the collaborative agreement that, pending ratification as set forth in subsection 3, the collaborative partnership is approved. The commissioner shall keep a register of collaborative partnerships that have been approved and ratified pursuant to this chapter.
[PL 2013, c. 318, §3 (NEW).]
3.  Governing body ratification.
If the commissioner approves an application for a collaborative partnership pursuant to subsection 2, the collaborative partnership must be ratified by a majority of the members of the governing body of each publicly supported educational institution involved in the collaborative partnership before the collaborative partnership becomes effective.
[PL 2013, c. 318, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2013, c. 1, §34 (COR). PL 2013, c. 318, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 229: DUAL ENROLLMENT CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS › 20-A §6974. Collaborative agreement

§6974. Collaborative agreement
1.  Duration of collaborative agreement.
A collaborative agreement that has been ratified pursuant to section 6973 is valid for the fiscal year beginning July 1st following the ratification vote and ends June 30th of the calendar year that coincides with the expiration date included in the collaborative agreement.
[PL 2013, c. 318, §3 (NEW).]
2.  Renewal of collaborative partnership.
A collaborative partnership may be renewed only upon ratification by a majority of the members of the governing body of each publicly supported educational institution involved in the collaborative partnership in accordance with this chapter.
[PL 2013, c. 318, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 318, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 229: DUAL ENROLLMENT CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS › 20-A §6975. Student eligibility

§6975. Student eligibility
A secondary school student is eligible to participate in secondary and postsecondary courses offered by a collaborative partnership formed pursuant to this chapter if the student is a full-time student at a public secondary school and enrolled in a career and technical education program at a career and technical education center or a career and technical education region.   [PL 2013, c. 318, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 318, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 231: PURPLE STAR SCHOOLS › 20-A §6991. Definitions

§6991. Definitions
In this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).]
1.  Military-connected student.
"Military-connected student" means a student who is a dependent of:
A. A current or former member of:
(1) The United States military serving in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force or Coast Guard on active duty;
(2) The Maine National Guard; or
(3) A reserve force of the United States military; or   [PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).]
B. A member of a military or reserve force described in paragraph A who was killed in the line of duty.   [PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).]
[PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 231: PURPLE STAR SCHOOLS › 20-A §6992. Purple Star School

§6992. Purple Star School
The department shall designate a school administrative unit as a Purple Star School if the school administrative unit applies and qualifies for the designation under this chapter.   [PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 231: PURPLE STAR SCHOOLS › 20-A §6993. Program requirements

§6993. Program requirements
To qualify as a Purple Star School, a school administrative unit must:   [PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).]
1.  Military liaison.
Designate a staff member as a military liaison, whose duties include:
A. Identifying military-connected students enrolled at the school administrative unit;   [PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).]
B. Serving as the point of contact between the school administrative unit and military-connected students and their families;   [PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).]
C. Determining appropriate school administrative unit services available to military-connected students; and   [PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).]
D. Assisting in coordinating school administrative unit programs relevant to military-connected students;   [PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).]
[PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).]
2.  Website.
Maintain on the school administrative unit's publicly accessible website an easily accessible web page that includes resources for military-connected students and their families, including information regarding:
A. Relocation to, enrollment in and transferring records to the school administrative unit;   [PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).]
B. Academic planning, course sequences and advanced classes available at the school administrative unit; and   [PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).]
C. Counseling and other support services available for military-connected students enrolled in the school administrative unit;   [PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).]
[PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).]
3.  Transition program.
Maintain a transition program led by students, when appropriate, that assists military-connected students in transitioning into the school administrative unit;
[PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).]
4.  Professional development.
Offer professional development for staff members on issues related to military-connected students; and
[PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).]
5.  Initiatives.
Initiate one of the following:
A. A resolution showing support for military-connected students and their families;   [PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).]
B. Recognition of the month of the military child or military family month with relevant events hosted by the school administrative unit; or   [PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).]
C. A partnership with a local military installation, as defined in section 20102, that provides opportunities for active duty military members to volunteer at the school administrative unit, speak at an assembly or host a field trip.   [PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).]
[PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 231: PURPLE STAR SCHOOLS › 20-A §6994. Partnerships between school administrative units

§6994. Partnerships between school administrative units
A school administrative unit may partner with another school administrative unit to fulfill any of the requirements of this chapter.   [PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 231: PURPLE STAR SCHOOLS › 20-A §6995. Rules

§6995. Rules
The department shall adopt rules as necessary to administer this chapter. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2021, c. 676, Pt. A, §31 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 248, §3 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 676, Pt. A, §31 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 4: SPECIFIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS › Subpart 1: SPECIAL EDUCATION › Chapter 301: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 20-A §7002. Cooperation with federal programs (REPEALED)

§7002. Cooperation with federal programs
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 662, §A16 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 4: SPECIFIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS › Subpart 1: SPECIAL EDUCATION › Chapter 301: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 20-A §7003. Rules (REPEALED)

§7003. Rules
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 662, §A17 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 4: SPECIFIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS › Subpart 1: SPECIAL EDUCATION › Chapter 301: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 20-A §7004. Cost-benefit analysis (REPEALED)

§7004. Cost-benefit analysis
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
RR 1997, c. 1, §20 (RAL). PL 1997, c. 308, §1 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 338, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 662, §A18 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 4: SPECIFIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS › Subpart 1: SPECIAL EDUCATION › Chapter 301: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 20-A §7005. Special education (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 20-A, SECTION 7004)

§7005. Special education
(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 20-A, SECTION 7004)
1.  Rulemaking.
The commissioner is authorized to adopt rules necessary for the administration of this chapter and chapters 303 and 305. These rules are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A. The department shall identify in its regulatory agenda, when feasible, a proposed rule or provision of a proposed rule that is anticipated to be more stringent than the federal statute or regulation, if an applicable federal statute or regulation exists.
During the consideration of any proposed rule, when feasible, and using information available to it, the department shall identify provisions of the proposed rule that the department believes would impose a regulatory burden more stringent than the burden imposed by the corresponding federal statute or regulation, if such a federal statute or regulation exists, and explain in a separate section of the basis statement the justification for the difference between the agency rule and the federal statute or regulation.
[PL 2005, c. 662, Pt. A, §19 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 1997, c. 1, §20 (RAL). PL 2005, c. 662, §A19 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 4: SPECIFIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS › Subpart 1: SPECIAL EDUCATION › Chapter 301: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 20-A §7006. Responsibility

§7006. Responsibility
The Department of Education is designated as the state education agency responsible for carrying out the State's obligations under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 United States Code, Section 1400 et seq., as amended. The department and every school administrative unit, intermediate educational unit, public school or other public agency that receives federal or state funds to provide early intervention or free, appropriate public education services to children with disabilities shall comply with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, as amended, and all federal regulations adopted under the Act.   [PL 2005, c. 662, Pt. A, §20 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 662, §A20 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 4: SPECIFIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS › Subpart 1: SPECIAL EDUCATION › Chapter 301: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 20-A §7007. Related services

§7007. Related services
Related services must be provided by qualified individuals employed or contracted by the school administrative unit, intermediate educational unit, public school or other public agency that receives federal or state funds to provide early intervention or free, appropriate public education services to children with disabilities in accordance with rules adopted by the department pursuant to section 7005.   [PL 2023, c. 449, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 19, §1 (NEW). PL 2023, c. 449, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 4: SPECIFIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS › Subpart 1: SPECIAL EDUCATION › Chapter 303: CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 20-A §7203. Medical examination or treatment (REPEALED)

§7203. Medical examination or treatment
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 662, §A24 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 4: SPECIFIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS › Subpart 1: SPECIAL EDUCATION › Chapter 303: CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 20-A §7205. Review and assistance

§7205. Review and assistance
It is the intent of the Legislature that a representative of the commissioner visit special education programs for the purpose of review and assistance and as necessary to comply with federal general supervision requirements. Nothing in this section prohibits a school administrative unit from requesting that a representative of the commissioner visit a particular special education program for the purpose of review and assistance whenever necessary. The commissioner shall comply with each request in a timely fashion.   [PL 2009, c. 508, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 395, §A72 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 508, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 4: SPECIFIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS › Subpart 1: SPECIAL EDUCATION › Chapter 303: CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 20-A §7206. Investigation of noncompliance

§7206. Investigation of noncompliance
The following provisions apply to an investigation of noncompliance with this chapter.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
1.  Complaint.
An interested party may file with the commissioner a written complaint alleging that a school administrative unit or private school, intermediate educational unit or other public agency serving children with disabilities has failed to comply with this chapter. The complaint must allege a violation that occurred not more than one year prior to the date that the complaint is received or the complaint must request compensatory services for a violation that occurred not more than 2 years prior to the date the complaint is received.
[PL 2023, c. 449, §5 (AMD).]
1-A.  Determination of jurisdiction.
[PL 1993, c. 483, §1 (RP).]
1-B.  Notification.
[PL 1993, c. 483, §1 (RP).]
2.  Investigation; written report.
The commissioner shall initiate, and complete within 60 days, an investigation and a written report.
A.   [PL 1993, c. 483, §2 (RP).]
B.   [PL 1993, c. 483, §2 (RP).]
[PL 1993, c. 483, §2 (AMD).]
3.  Post-investigation procedure.
[PL 1993, c. 483, §3 (RP).]
4.  Appeal.
[PL 2005, c. 70, §1 (RP).]
5.  Enforcement.
If the school administrative unit, intermediate educational unit, public school or other public agency against which a complaint has been filed under subsection 1 fails to comply with an order issued by the commissioner, the commissioner:
A. May withhold financial aid from the school administrative unit, intermediate educational unit, public school or other public agency until it complies with the commissioner's order; and   [PL 2023, c. 449, §6 (AMD).]
B. Shall refer the matter to the Attorney General, who shall take appropriate action to bring the school administrative unit, intermediate educational unit, public school or other public agency into compliance.   [PL 2023, c. 449, §6 (AMD).]
[PL 2023, c. 449, §6 (AMD).]
6.  Additional remedies.
The remedies provided in this section are in addition to any other remedy in law or equity.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
7.  Complaint investigators; immunity.
The State shall train complaint investigators. For the purposes of this section, while carrying out their official duties, complaint investigators are considered state employees and are entitled to the immunity provided state employees under the Maine Tort Claims Act.
[PL 1999, c. 424, Pt. A, §7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 130, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 806, §§65,66 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 862, §60 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 69, §§1-4 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 483, §§1-4 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 424, §§A5-7 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 70, §1 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 662, §A26 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 571, Pt. U, §1 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 449, §§5, 6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 4: SPECIFIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS › Subpart 1: SPECIAL EDUCATION › Chapter 303: CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 20-A §7207. Hearing procedures (REPEALED)

§7207. Hearing procedures
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 318, §2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION › Part 4: SPECIFIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS › Subpart 1: SPECIAL EDUCATION › Chapter 303: CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 20-A §7207-A. Surrogate parents

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