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Title : Title 20-A. EDUCATION
Chapter : Chapter 207-A. INSTRUCTION
Title 20-A - §4701. English as language of instruction

Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION
Subchapter 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

§4701. English as language of instruction

The language of instruction in elementary and secondary schools shall meet these requirements. [1983, c. 859, Pt. C, § § 5, 7 (new)]

1. Basic language. The basic language of instruction in all schools shall be the English language. [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 [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. [1983, c. 859, Pt. C, § § 5, 7 (new)]

[1983, c. 859, Pt. C, § § 5, 7 (new)]


Section History:
PL 1983,
Ch. 859,
§C5,C7 (NEW).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §4702. Special education

Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION
Subchapter 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

§4702. Special education

Elementary and secondary schools shall provide special education and related services in accordance with chapters 301 and 303. [1983, c. 859, Pt. C, § § 5, 7 (new)]

Section History:
PL 1983,
Ch. 859,
§C5,C7 (NEW).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §4704. Courses prescribed by the commissioner

Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION
Subchapter 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

§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. [2001, c. 454, §18 (amd).]

Section History:
PL 1983,
Ch. 859,
§C5,C7 (NEW).
PL 2001,
Ch. 454,
§18 (AMD).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §4705. Courses prescribed by local boards

Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION
Subchapter 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

§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. [1983, c. 859, Pt. C, § § 5, 7 (new)]

Section History:
PL 1983,
Ch. 859,
§C5,C7 (NEW).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §4706. Instruction in American history, Maine studies and Maine Native American history

Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION
Subchapter 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

§4706. Instruction in American history, Maine studies and Maine Native American history

American history and Maine studies must be taught as specified in the system of learning results established in section 6209. [2001, c. 667, Pt. A, §42 (rpr).]

1. American history. American history and civil government, including the Constitution of the United States, 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. [2001, c. 403, §1 (amd).]


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, which must be included in the review of content standards and performance indicators of the learning results conducted in accordance with section 6209, subsection 4. The 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; [2003, c. 510, Pt. B, §5 (rpr).]




B. Maine Native American cultural systems and the experience of Maine tribal people throughout history; [2003, c. 510, Pt. B, §5 (rpr).]




C. Maine Native American territories; and [2003, c. 510, Pt. B, §5 (rpr).]




D. Maine Native American economic systems. [2003, c. 510, Pt. B, §5 (rpr).]

[2003, c. 510, Pt. B, §5 (rpr).]


Section History:
PL 1983,
Ch. 859,
§C5,C7 (NEW).
PL 1991,
Ch. 655,
§4 (AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 403,
§1 (AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 454,
§19,20 (AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 667,
§A42 (AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 510,
§B5 (AMD).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §4707. Instruction in Braille and Nemeth Code

Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION
Subchapter 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

§4707. Instruction in Braille and Nemeth Code

Schools may offer instruction in Braille and Nemeth Code as part of the school curriculum. When Braille or Nemeth Code courses are offered, schools shall determine appropriate credit for completion of those courses. [1989, c. 80 (new).]

Section History:
PL 1989,
Ch. 80,
§ (NEW).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §4708. Grades final

Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION
Subchapter 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

§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. [1991, c. 248 (new).]

Section History:
PL 1991,
Ch. 248,
§ (NEW).
PL 1991,
Ch. 292,
§1 (NEW).
RR 1991,
Ch. 1,
§25 (COR).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §4709. Blind students; instruction in Braille

Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION
Subchapter 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

§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, commonly known as standard English Braille. [1991, c. 292, §1 (new).]




B. "Student" means any student who is blind or any student eligible for special education services for the visually impaired. [1991, c. 292, §1 (new).]

[1991, c. 292, §1 (new).]


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 [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. [1991, c. 292, §1 (new).]

[1991, c. 292, §1 (new).]


3. Certification. The department shall report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education matters by January 15, 1992 on the status of national efforts to certify teachers of blind and visually impaired students. [1991, c. 292, §1 (new).]


Section History:
PL 1991,
Ch. 292,
§1 (NEW).
RR 1991,
Ch. 1,
§25 (RNU).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §4711. Elementary course of study

Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION
Subchapter 2: ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

§4711. Elementary course of study

The basic course of study for the elementary schools must provide for the instruction of all students in career preparation, English language arts, foreign languages, health and physical education, mathematics, science and technology, social studies and visual and performing arts, as described in the system of learning results subject to the schedule specified in section 6209. In furtherance of the content standards in section 6209, subsection 2, the course of study must also include physiology and hygiene, with special reference to the effects of substance abuse, including alcohol, tobacco and narcotics upon the human system. [2001, c. 454, §21 (amd).]

Section History:
PL 1983,
Ch. 859,
§C5,C7 (NEW).
PL 2001,
Ch. 454,
§21 (AMD).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §4721. General requirement

Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION
Subchapter 3: SECONDARY SCHOOLS

§4721. General requirement

A secondary school shall provide a course of study of at least 2 years in length, which must meet the requirements of this chapter and the system of learning results established in section 6209. The course of study must include instruction of all students in English language arts, mathematics, science and technology, social studies, health and physical education, career preparation, visual and performing arts and foreign languages. [2001, c. 454, §22 (amd).]

Section History:
PL 1983,
Ch. 859,
§C5,C7 (NEW).
PL 2001,
Ch. 454,
§22 (AMD).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §4722. High school diploma standards

Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION
Subchapter 3: SECONDARY SCHOOLS

§4722. High school diploma standards

A secondary school shall provide at least one course of study leading to a high school diploma that must meet the following standards. The commissioner shall develop rules for the transition between the requirements of this section and the system of learning results as established in section 6209. [2001, c. 454, §23 (amd).]

1. Minimum instructional requirements. A diploma course of study shall include a minimum 4-year program of instruction which meets the curriculum requirements established by this chapter and any other instructional requirements established by the commissioner and the school board. [1983, c. 859, Pt. C, §§5, 7 (new).]


2. Required subjects. Courses in the following subjects shall be provided in separate or integrated study programs to all students and required for a high school diploma:



A. English--4 years; [1983, c. 859, Pt. C, §§5, 7 (new).]




B. Social studies and history, including American history and government--2 years; [1983, c. 859, Pt. C, §§5, 7 (new).]




C. Mathematics--2 years; [1983, c. 859, Pt. C, §§5, 7 (new).]




D. Science, including at least one year of laboratory study--2 years; and [1983, c. 859, Pt. C, §§5, 7 (new).]




E. Fine arts, which may include art, music, forensics or drama--one year. [1983, c. 859, Pt. C, §§5, 7 (new).]

[1983, c. 859, Pt. C, §§5, 7 (new).]


3. Satisfactory completion. A diploma may be awarded to secondary school students who have satisfactorily completed all diploma requirements in accordance with the academic standards of the school administrative unit and this chapter. All secondary school students must work toward achievement of the content standards of the system of learning results. Exceptional students, as defined in section 7001, subsection 2, who successfully meet the content standards of the system of learning results in addition to any other diploma requirements applicable to all secondary school students, as specified by the goals and objectives of their individualized education plans, may be awarded a high school diploma. Career and technical students may, with the approval of the commissioner, satisfy the 2nd-year math and science, the 2nd-year social studies and the fine arts requirements of subsection 2 through separate or integrated study within the career and technical school curriculum. [2005, c. 446, §2 (amd).]


4. Exception. A secondary school student who has satisfactorily completed the freshman year in an accredited degree-granting institution of higher education may be eligible to receive a high school diploma from the school the student last attended, although the student may not meet the graduation requirements of this Title. [1983, c. 859, Pt. C, §§5, 7 (new).]


5. Advanced study. Nothing in this chapter may prevent the award of a diploma to a student who has completed all diploma requirements in fewer than 4 years of study. [1983, c. 859, Pt. C, §§5, 7 (new).]


6. Exception for certain veterans. A secondary school may award a high school diploma to a person who meets all of the following requirements. A diploma may be awarded posthumously.



A. The person or the person's family must apply to the secondary school for the diploma. [2001, c. 85, §1 (new).]




B. The person must either:

(1) Have attended the secondary school or attended a secondary school in the geographic area now served by the secondary school; or


(2) Currently reside in the geographic area served by the secondary school.
[2001, c. 85, §1 (new).]




C. The person must have left secondary school either:

(1) Before or during World War II to serve in the Armed Forces during World War II; or


(2) Before or during the Korean Conflict to serve in the Armed Forces in the Korean Conflict.
[2001, c. 85, §1 (new).]




D. The person did not graduate or receive a high school diploma because of service in the Armed Forces. [2001, c. 85, §1 (new).]




E. The person received an honorable discharge or a certificate of honorable service from the Armed Forces. [2001, c. 85, §1 (new).]

For purposes of this subsection, "Armed Forces" means the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard; and the Merchant Marines only for the period of December 7, 1941 to August 16, 1945. [2001, c. 85, §1 (new).]


Section History:
PL 1983,
Ch. 859,
§C5,C7 (NEW).
PL 1989,
Ch. 230,
§ (AMD).
PL 1991,
Ch. 716,
§7 (AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 85,
§1 (AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 454,
§23,24 (AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 545,
§6 (REV).
PL 2005,
Ch. 446,
§2 (AMD).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §4723. Health and physical education

Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION
Subchapter 3: SECONDARY SCHOOLS

§4723. Health and physical education

The secondary course of study shall 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. [1983, c. 859, Pt. C, § § 5, 7 (new)]

Section History:
PL 1983,
Ch. 859,
§C5,C7 (NEW).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §4724. Computer instruction

Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION
Subchapter 3: SECONDARY SCHOOLS

§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. [1983, c. 859, Pt. C, § § 5, 7 (new)]

Section History:
PL 1983,
Ch. 859,
§C5,C7 (NEW).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §4725. Career and technical instruction

Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION
Subchapter 3: SECONDARY SCHOOLS

§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); 2003, c. 545, §§5,6 (rev).]

Section History:
PL 1983,
Ch. 859,
§C5,C7 (NEW).
RR 1991,
Ch. 2,
§59 (COR).
PL 2003,
Ch. 545,
§5,6 (REV).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §4726. Foreign languages

Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION
Subchapter 3: SECONDARY SCHOOLS

§4726. Foreign languages

Each school administrative unit: [1985, c. 178 (amd).]

1. Required to offer. Shall offer one 2-year sequence in a foreign language; and [1991, c. 279, §3 (amd).]


2. Encouraged to offer. Is encouraged to offer one or more additional foreign languages as part of its secondary school program. [1991, c. 279, §3 (amd).]


3. American sign language. [1991, c. 279, §3 (rp).]
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American sign language is a foreign language and may be offered to fulfill the requirements of this section. [1991, c. 279, §3 (new).]

Section History:
PL 1983,
Ch. 859,
§C5,C7 (NEW).
PL 1985,
Ch. 178,
§ (RPR).
PL 1991,
Ch. 279,
§3 (AMD).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §4727. Additional instruction

Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION
Subchapter 3: SECONDARY SCHOOLS

§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,
Ch. 859,
§C5,C7 (NEW).
PL 1991,
Ch. 716,
§6,7 (AMD).
RR 2003,
Ch. 2,
§34 (COR).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §4728. Driver education

Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION
Subchapter 3: SECONDARY SCHOOLS

§4728. Driver education

Secondary schools may offer driver education as part of the secondary courses of study in accordance with chapter 316. [1983, c. 859, Pt. C, § § 5, 7 (new)]

Section History:
PL 1983,
Ch. 859,
§C5,C7 (NEW).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §4729. Alternative programs

Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION
Subchapter 3: SECONDARY SCHOOLS

§4729. Alternative programs

A school administrative unit may establish one or more 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. [2001, c. 454, §25 (amd).]

1. Coordination. These programs shall operate as part of the elementary or secondary school program. [1983, c. 859, Pt. C, §§5, 7 (new).]


2. Alternative schedules. Alternative programs may allow students to attend school part-time. Alternative programs may be scheduled apart from the regular school day. [1989, c. 415, §12 (amd).]


Section History:
PL 1983,
Ch. 859,
§C5,C7 (NEW).
PL 1989,
Ch. 415,
§12 (AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 454,
§25 (AMD).
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