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Title : Title 20-A. EDUCATION
Chapter : Chapter 211. ATTENDANCE
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Title 20-A - §5001-A. Compulsory attendance
Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE
Subchapter 1: ATTENDANCE
§5001-A. Compulsory attendance
Attendance at school shall be required of persons in the State as follows.
[1983, c. 806, §49 (new).]
1. Requirement. Persons 7 years of age or older and under 17 years shall attend a public day school during the time it is in regular session.
[1983, c. 806, §49 (new).]
2. Exceptions. Attendance at school shall not be required of the following:
A. A person who graduates from high school before that person's 17th birthday;
[1983, c. 806, §49 (new).]
B. A person who has:
(1) Reached the age of 15 years or completed the 9th grade;
(2) Permission to leave school from that person's parent;
(3) Been approved by the principal for a suitable program of work and study or training;
(4) Permission to leave school from the school board or its designee; and
(5) Agreed in writing with that person's parent and the school board or its designee to meet annually until that person's
17th birthday to review that person's educational needs. When the request to be excused from school has been denied pursuant
to this paragraph, the student's parent may appeal to the commissioner; or
[2003, c. 688, Pt. H, §1 (amd); §3 (aff).]
C.
[2003, c. 688, Pt. H, §2 (rp); §3 (aff).]
D. A person who has matriculated and is attending an accredited, post-secondary, degree-granting institution as a full-time
student. An exception to attendance in public school under this paragraph must be approved by the commissioner.
[1985, c. 123, §2 (new).]
[2003, c. 688, Pt. H, §§1, 2 (amd); §3 (aff).]
3. Alternatives to attendance at public day school. Alternatives to attendance at public day school are as follows.
A. Equivalent instruction alternatives are as follows.
(1) A person is excused from attending a public day school if the person obtains equivalent instruction in:
(a) A private school approved for attendance purposes pursuant to section 2901;
(b) A private school recognized by the department as providing equivalent instruction;
(c-1) A home instruction program that complies with the requirements of subparagraph (4); or
(d) Any other manner arranged for by the school board and approved by the commissioner.
(2) A student is credited with attendance at a private school only if a certificate showing the name, residence and attendance
of the person at the school, signed by the person or persons in charge of the school, has been filed with the school officials
of the administrative unit in which the student resides.
(4) The following provisions govern a home instruction program.
(a) The student's parent or guardian shall provide a written notice of intent to provide home instruction simultaneously
to the school officials of the administrative unit in which the student resides and to the commissioner within 10 calendar
days of the beginning of home instruction. The notice must contain the following information:
(i) The name, signature and address of the student's parent or guardian;
(ii) The name and age of the student;
(iii) The date the home instruction program will begin;
(iv) A statement of assurance that indicates the home instruction program will provide at least 175 days annually of instruction
and will provide instruction in the following subject areas: English and language arts, math, science, social studies, physical
education, health education, library skills, fine arts and, in at least one grade from grade 6 to 12, Maine studies. At one
grade level from grade 7 to 12, the student will demonstrate proficiency in the use of computers; and
(v) A statement of assurance that indicates that the home instruction program will include an annual assessment of the student's
academic progress that includes at least one of the forms of assessment described in division (b).
(b) On or before September 1st of each subsequent year of home instruction, the student's parent or guardian shall file a
letter with the school officials of the administrative unit in which the student resides and the commissioner stating the
intention to continue providing home instruction and enclose a copy of one of the following forms of annual assessment of
the student's academic progress:
(i) A standardized achievement test administered through the administrative unit in which the student resides or through
other arrangements approved by the commissioner. If the test is administered through the administrative unit in which the
student resides, that administration must be agreed to by the school officials of the administrative unit prior to submission
of the written notice of intent to provide home instruction;
(ii) A test developed by the school officials of the administrative unit in which the student resides appropriate to the
student's home instruction program, which must be agreed to by the school officials of the administrative unit prior to submission
of the written notice of intent to provide home instruction;
(iii) A review and acceptance of the student's progress by an identified individual who holds a current Maine teacher's certificate;
(iv) A review and acceptance of the student's progress based on, but not limited to, a presentation of an educational portfolio
of the student to a local area homeschooling support group whose membership for this purpose includes a currently certified
Maine teacher or administrator; or
(v) A review and acceptance of the student's progress by a local advisory board selected by the superintendent of the administrative
unit in which the student resides that includes one administrative unit employee and 2 home instruction tutors. For the purpose
of this subdivision, a "home instruction tutor" means the parent, guardian or other person who acts or will act as a primary
teacher of the student in the home instruction program. This provision must be agreed to by the school officials of the administrative
unit in which the student resides prior to submission of the written notice of intent to provide home instruction.
(c) Dissemination of any information filed under this subparagraph is governed by the provisions of section 6001; the federal
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, 20 United States Code, Section 1232g (2002); and the federal Education
for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975, 20 United States Code, Sections 1401 to 1487 (2002), except that "directory information,"
as defined by the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, is confidential and is not subject to public
disclosure unless the parent or guardian specifically permits disclosure in writing or a judge orders otherwise. Copies of
the information filed under this subparagraph must be maintained by the student's parent or guardian until the home instruction
program concludes. The records must be made available to the commissioner upon request.
(d) If the home instruction program is discontinued, students of compulsory school age must be enrolled in a public school
or an equivalent instruction alternative as provided for in this paragraph. The receiving school shall determine the placement
of the student. At the secondary level, the principal of the receiving school shall determine the value of the prior educational
experience toward meeting the standards of the system of learning results as established in section 6209.
(e) The commissioner shall amend or adopt rules to accomplish the purposes of this subparagraph. Rules adopted pursuant
to this division are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
[2003, c. 181, §1 (amd).]
B. A person may be excused from attendance at a public day school pursuant to section 5104-A or section 8605.
[1989, c. 415, §14 (amd).]
C.
[1991, c. 622, Pt. G, §3 (rp); §§4, 31, 33 (aff).]
[2003, c. 181, §1 (amd).]
4. Excusable absence. A person's absence is excused when the absence is for the following reasons:
A. Personal illness;
[1983, c. 806, §49 (new).]
B. An appointment with a health professional that must be made during the regular school day;
[1983, c. 806, §49 (new).]
C. Observance of a recognized religious holiday when the observance is required during the regular school day;
[1983, c. 806, §49 (new).]
D. A family emergency; or
[1983, c. 806, §49 (new).]
E. A planned absence for a personal or educational purpose which has been approved.
[1983, c. 806, §49 (new).]
[1983, c. 806, §49 (new).]
5. Adult responsibility. An adult having a person of compulsory school age under that adult's control shall cause the person to attend school as
provided in this section.
[1989, c. 415, §15 (amd).]
6. Noncompliance.
[1989, c. 415, §16 (rp).]
7. Purpose. Compulsory education is essential to the preservation of the rights and liberties of the people and the continued prosperity
of our society and our nation. Maintaining regular student attendance is necessary to achieve the goal of an educated citizenry.
Public schools should ensure the rights of access for all school-age persons to an appropriate educational opportunity and,
when necessary, should develop alternatives to regular school curricula for those children and youth at risk of becoming dropouts
and those who may have left school.
[1989, c. 415, §17 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1983,
Ch. 806,
§49
(NEW).
PL 1983,
Ch. 862,
§56
(AMD).
PL 1985,
Ch. 123,
§1,2
(AMD).
PL 1987,
Ch. 114,
§
(AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 415,
§13-17
(AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 537,
§
(AMD).
PL 1991,
Ch. 602,
§1,2
(AMD).
PL 1991,
Ch. 602,
§4
(AFF).
PL 1991,
Ch. 622,
§G3
(AMD).
PL 1991,
Ch. 622,
§G4,31,33
(AFF).
PL 1995,
Ch. 610,
§2
(AFF).
PL 2003,
Ch. 181,
§1
(AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 533,
§1
(AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 688,
§H1,2
(AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 688,
§H3
(AFF).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §5001. Compulsory attendance (REPEALED)
Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE
Subchapter 1: ATTENDANCE
§5001. Compulsory attendance (REPEALED)
Section History:
PL 1981,
Ch. 693,
§5,8
(NEW).
PL 1983,
Ch. 485,
§22
(AMD).
PL 1983,
Ch. 806,
§48
(RP ).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §5002. Alternate programs (REPEALED)
Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE
Subchapter 1: ATTENDANCE
§5002. Alternate programs (REPEALED)
Section History:
PL 1981,
Ch. 693,
§5,8
(NEW).
PL 1983,
Ch. 806,
§50
(RPR).
PL 1989,
Ch. 415,
§18
(RP ).
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Office of the Revisor of Statutes
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §5003. Administration
Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE
Subchapter 1: ATTENDANCE
§5003. Administration
1. School board's responsibility. School boards shall administer this chapter.
[1983, c. 806, § 51 (amd).]
2. Rules. School boards shall adopt rules to carry out this chapter and shall file a copy with the commissioner.
[1983, c. 806, § 51 (amd).]
3. Commissioner's responsibility. The commissioner shall guide school boards in adopting these rules.
[1981, c. 693, § § 5, 8(new).]
Section History:
PL 1981,
Ch. 693,
§5,8
(NEW).
PL 1983,
Ch. 806,
§51
(AMD).
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Office of the Revisor of Statutes
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §5004. Work permits
Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE
Subchapter 1: ATTENDANCE
§5004. Work permits
Superintendents shall issue and revoke work permits for minor students as provided in Title 26, chapter 7.
[1991, c. 655, §5 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1991,
Ch. 655,
§5
(NEW).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §5021. Standards for participation in public schools by students enrolled in equivalent instruction programs
Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE
Subchapter 1-A: EQUIVALENT INSTRUCTION PROGRAMS (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 610, @1 (new))
§5021. Standards for participation in public schools by students enrolled in equivalent instruction programs
A school administrative unit shall conform to the following standards in making public school resources and services available
to a student enrolled in a home instruction program under section 5001-A, subsection 3, paragraph A, subparagraph (4) for
a student otherwise eligible to attend school in that school administrative unit, including a student who resides in the unorganized
territory.
[2005, c. 151, §1 (amd).]
1. Participation in regular classes. A student receiving home instruction may enroll in specific day school classes at the appropriate public school if each
of the following conditions is met.
A. The student or the student's parent or guardian, on the student's behalf, applies in writing to and receives written approval
from the superintendent or the superintendent's designee. Approval may not be unreasonably withheld.
[1995, c. 610, §1 (new).]
B. The student can demonstrate prior satisfactory academic achievement consistent with school unit policy and procedures applicable
to all students.
[1995, c. 610, §1 (new).]
C. The student shall comply with behavioral, disciplinary, attendance and other classroom rules applicable to all students.
If a student fails to comply, the school may withhold credit or terminate participation.
[1995, c. 610, §1 (new).]
D. Transportation must be provided by the parent or guardian or student. The student may use the same transportation as all
other students in the school unit, as long as additional expenses are not incurred.
[1995, c. 610, §1 (new).]
E. The student shall complete all assignments and tests as required of all students in the class.
[1995, c. 610, §1 (new).]
F. A home-schooled student may audit a course in accordance with established local policy at the appropriate public school
under the following conditions.
(1) The student or the student's parent or guardian, on behalf of the student, applies in writing to and receives written
approval from the superintendent or the superintendent's designee to audit a specific course or courses. Participation may
not be unreasonably withheld.
(2) The student agrees to meet established behavioral, disciplinary, attendance and other classroom rules applicable to
all students. If a student fails to comply, the school may terminate participation.
[1995, c. 610, §1 (new).]
[1995, c. 610, §1 (new).]
2. Academic credit. A student receiving home-school instruction must receive academic credit subject to the following requirements.
A. Academic credit for individual courses must be awarded if the student meets required academic standards applicable to all
students enrolled in the same course.
[1995, c. 610, §1 (new).]
B. Academic credit must be awarded for successful completion of alternative instruction opportunities sponsored by the school
and available to all students.
[1995, c. 610, §1 (new).]
[1995, c. 610, §1 (new).]
3. Special education services. A student receiving home-school instruction is eligible for special education services, as provided under federal regulations,
in accordance with section 5001-A and relevant department procedures and standards.
[1995, c. 610, §1 (new).]
4. Participation in cocurricular activities. A student receiving home-school instruction is eligible to participate in cocurricular activities sponsored by the local
school unit provided the following requirements are met.
A. The student or the student's parent or guardian, on behalf of the student, applies in writing to and receives written approval
from the principal of the school or the principal's designee. Participation may not be unreasonably withheld.
[1995, c. 610, §1 (new).]
B. The student agrees to meet established behavioral, disciplinary, attendance and other rules applicable to all students.
[1995, c. 610, §1 (new).]
[1995, c. 610, §1 (new).]
5. Participation in extracurricular activities. Students receiving home-school instruction are eligible to try out for extracurricular activities sponsored by the local
school unit, provided the student applies in writing, if the following requirements are satisfied.
A. The student agrees to abide by equivalent rules of participation as are applicable to regularly enrolled students participating
in the activity and provides evidence that the rules of participation are being met.
[1995, c. 610, §1 (new).]
B. The student complies with the same physical examination, immunization, insurance, age and semester eligibility requirements
as regularly enrolled students participating in the activity. All required documentation must be made available upon request
by the school unit.
[1995, c. 610, §1 (new).]
C. The student meets equivalent academic standards as those established for regularly enrolled students participating in the
activity and provides evidence that the academic standards are being met.
[1995, c. 610, §1 (new).]
D. The student abides by the same transportation policy as regularly enrolled students participating in the activity.
[1995, c. 610, §1 (new).]
[1995, c. 610, §1 (new).]
6. Use of school facilities and equipment. A student receiving home-school instruction may use public school facilities and equipment on the same basis as regularly
enrolled students if the following conditions are met:
A. Use does not disrupt regular school activities;
[1995, c. 610, §1 (new).]
B. Use is approved by the school principal in accordance with established school policy;
[1995, c. 610, §1 (new).]
C. Use does not create additional expense to the school unit;
[1995, c. 610, §1 (new).]
D. Use is directly related to the student's academic program; and
[1995, c. 610, §1 (new).]
E. Use of potentially hazardous areas, such as shops, laboratories and the gymnasium, is supervised by a qualified employee
of the school administrative unit.
[1995, c. 610, §1 (new).]
[1995, c. 610, §1 (new).]
7. Use of school textbooks and library books. Subject to availability, a student receiving home instruction may use school textbooks if the number of particular copies
are sufficient and library books owned by the school unit subject to the following conditions:
A. Use does not disrupt regular student, staff or special program functions;
[1995, c. 610, §1 (new).]
B. The student's sign-out period for a library book is the same as that applicable to regularly enrolled students;
[1995, c. 610, §1 (new).]
C. The student may sign out a textbook for a period not to exceed one year; and
[1995, c. 610, §1 (new).]
D. The parent or guardian and student agree to reimburse the school unit for lost, unreturned or damaged library books and
textbooks and for consumable supplies used.
[1995, c. 610, §1 (new).]
[1995, c. 610, §1 (new).]
8. Reimbursement for students enrolled in equivalent instruction programs. A school administrative unit is entitled to receive state subsidy for any student who receives instruction through one or
more on-site academic courses from a public school but is not a full-time student. A school administrative unit that sends
any tuition student to another school administrative unit or to a private school approved pursuant to chapter 219 is also
entitled to receive state subsidy under this subsection. The rate of reimbursement must be established in increments of 0.25
full-time equivalent status up to 1.0 full-time equivalent status based on the average amount of time per day that a student
receives on-site academic services from a public school. School administrative units shall keep an accurate count of the
number of students receiving on-site academic services and shall include the full-time equivalency status of these students
in the annual count of students attending school in accordance with section 6004.
[1999, c. 439, §1 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1995,
Ch. 610,
§1
(NEW).
PL 1999,
Ch. 439,
§1
(AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 181,
§2
(AMD).
PL 2005,
Ch. 151,
§1
(AMD).
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Office of the Revisor of Statutes
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State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §5022. Admission to regular program
Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE
Subchapter 1-A: EQUIVALENT INSTRUCTION PROGRAMS (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 610, @1 (new))
§5022. Admission to regular program
1. Placement. A student who has been receiving home-school instruction and who seeks admission to the regular school program must be placed
in a grade commensurate with the level of the student's academic achievement. Placement must be guided by the following.
A. Grade level placement is determined by the locally designated appropriate school staff, based upon but not limited to such
factors as the student's completed curricula and record of achievement, conferencing with the student's parent or guardian
and administration of tests, if determined necessary.
[1995, c. 610, §1 (new).]
B. The final grade level placement decision is based upon local school unit policy and procedures. That decision may be appealed
to the school unit superintendent and, if desired, subsequently to the local school board, whose decision is final.
[1995, c. 610, §1 (new).]
[1995, c. 610, §1 (new).]
2. High school course credits and diploma eligibility. The following standards govern the awarding of course credits and a graduation diploma to a student receiving home-school
instruction who seeks admission to the public high school.
A. A student shall earn high school credits for satisfactory completion of courses in the public high school pursuant to section
5021, subsection 2, paragraph A.
[1995, c. 610, §1 (new).]
B. A student may earn credit for course work completed through home-school instruction if the principal determines both in
advance and upon completion of the course that the course satisfies the requirements for awarding the credit. The principal
may direct that the student undergo a test or tests to assist in making a determination relative to the awarding of credit.
[1995, c. 610, §1 (new).]
C. Requests for transfer credit for equivalent instruction completed at nonapproved private schools, at private schools that
elect not to meet requirements under section 2901 or through other equivalent instruction programs must be evaluated on the
merits of the documentation provided. The principal and guidance staff shall conduct these evaluations on request by the
student or the student's parent or guardian. The principal may direct that the student undergo a test or tests to assist
in making a determination relative to the awarding of credit under this paragraph.
[2003, c. 271, §1 (amd).]
D. Awarding of a high school diploma by the local school is conditioned upon the student's demonstration of having satisfied
all course credit and other requirements established by the local school board. The local board of directors may establish
resident credit requirements as a precondition for the awarding of a local school unit diploma.
[2003, c. 271, §1 (amd).]
[2003, c. 271, §1 (amd).]
Section History:
PL 1995,
Ch. 610,
§1
(NEW).
PL 2003,
Ch. 271,
§1
(AMD).
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interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
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Office of the Revisor of Statutes
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State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §5023. Standards for participation when tuition payment is required
Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE
Subchapter 1-A: EQUIVALENT INSTRUCTION PROGRAMS (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 610, @1 (new))
§5023. Standards for participation when tuition payment is required
When the local public school unit does not provide academic instruction for specific grade levels, the following applies for
students enrolled in an approved program of equivalent instruction.
[1995, c. 610, §1 (new).]
1. Class participation. The home-schooled student or the student's parent or guardian shall request authorization from the resident local school
unit to apply to another school unit for permission to participate in classes or activities in that other school unit.
[1995, c. 610, §1 (new).]
2. Tuition payment. Tuition payments for home-schooled student participation in a local school unit, including attendance at a career and technical
education center or a career and technical education region, other than the applicant's resident district is the responsibility
of the home-schooled student, the student's parent or guardian or the student's resident school administrative unit, in accordance
with local school unit policy. Participation may not be unreasonably withheld.
[1995, c. 610, §1 (new); 2003, c. 545, §5 (rev).]
3. Participation eligibility. A tuitioned home-schooled student is subject to the rules relating to eligibility for participation in cocurricular or extracurricular
activities as may apply at the receiving school unit.
[1995, c. 610, §1 (new).]
4. Interscholastic activities. A tuitioned home-schooled student attending classes in more than one receiving school unit is not eligible for participation
in interscholastic activities at any local school unit.
[1995, c. 610, §1 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1995,
Ch. 610,
§1
(NEW).
PL 2003,
Ch. 545,
§5
(REV).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §5024. Local school unit policy
Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE
Subchapter 1-A: EQUIVALENT INSTRUCTION PROGRAMS (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 610, @1 (new))
§5024. Local school unit policy
Each school administrative unit shall develop and adopt a policy consistent with this subchapter. Establishment and administration
of the local school unit policy is subject to the following.
[1995, c. 610, §1 (new).]
1. Policy. Local school unit policy must be submitted to and placed on file in the department by January 1, 1997.
[1995, c. 610, §1 (new).]
2. Implementation. Locally approved policy is implemented and administered by the local school unit.
[1995, c. 610, §1 (new).]
3. Provision of information. At the request of the student or the student's parent or guardian, public schools shall make available to home-schooled
students, in a form determined by the school, information regarding access to public school resources and services, participation
in public school activities and attendance at public schools. This information must include:
A. Requirements regarding initial health and developmental screening for motor skills, vision, hearing and immunization; and
[1995, c. 610, §1 (new).]
B. Criteria for participation of home-schooled students in curricular, cocurricular and extracurricular activities.
[1995, c. 610, §1 (new).]
[1995, c. 610, §1 (new).]
4. Appeals. Appeals from administration and application of the local school unit policy are heard by the local school unit's school
board, whose decision is final and binding.
[1995, c. 610, §1 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1995,
Ch. 610,
§1
(NEW).
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Title 20-A: EDUCATION
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Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE
Subchapter 1-A: EQUIVALENT INSTRUCTION PROGRAMS (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 610, @1 (new))
§5025. Compliance
Appeals that question the local school unit's policy compliance with this subchapter must be made to the commissioner, whose
decision is final and binding.
[1995, c. 610, §1 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1995,
Ch. 610,
§1
(NEW).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §5051-A. Habitual truancy
Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE
Subchapter 2: HABITUAL TRUANTS
§5051-A. Habitual truancy
1. Habitually truant. A student is habitually truant if the student:
A. Is subject to section 5001-A; and
[2003, c. 533, §3 (new).]
B. Has the equivalent of 10 full days of unexcused absences or 7 consecutive school days of unexcused absences during a school
year.
[2003, c. 533, §3 (new).]
[2003, c. 533, §3 (new).]
2. Procedures. This subsection governs the procedure to be followed when a student is habitually truant.
A. If a principal of a public school and the attendance coordinator determine that a student is habitually truant, the principal
shall inform the superintendent. The superintendent or the superintendent's designee shall first try to correct the problem
informally. Informal attempts to correct the problem must include meeting with the student and the student's parents to identify
possible causes of the habitual truancy and develop a plan to implement solutions to the problem. If an initial meeting does
not resolve the problem, the superintendent or superintendent's designee shall implement interventions that best address the
problem. The interventions may include, but are not limited to:
(1) Frequent communication between the teacher and the family;
(2) Changes in the learning environment;
(3) Mentoring;
(4) Student counseling;
(5) Tutoring, including peer tutoring;
(6) Placement into different classes;
(7) Evaluation for alternative education programs;
(8) Attendance contracts;
(9) Referral to other agencies for family services; and
(10) Other interventions, including, but not limited to, referral to the school attendance coordinator, student assistance
team or dropout prevention committee.
Failure of the student or the student's parents to appear at scheduled meetings does not preclude the school administrators
from implementing a plan to address the student's habitual truancy.
[2003, c. 533, §3 (new).]
B. As part of correcting the problem informally, the superintendent or superintendent's designee shall require the student
and the student's parents to attend one or more meetings with the student's teacher or other school personnel designated by
the superintendent. The purpose of the meetings is to reinforce the plan developed in paragraph A or to develop an alternative
plan. The meeting or meetings may involve the presence of others, including, but not limited to, case managers, therapeutic
treatment providers and representatives of the Department of Human Services, the Department of Behavioral and Developmental
Services and the Department of Corrections. The superintendent or superintendent's designee shall arrange mutually convenient
meeting times.
[2003, c. 533, §3 (new).]
C. If the superintendent or superintendent's designee is unable to correct the truancy of the child, the superintendent or
superintendent's designee shall serve or cause to be served upon the parent in hand or by registered mail a written notice
that attendance of the child at school is required by law. The notice must:
(1) State that the student is required to attend school pursuant to section 5001-A;
(2) Explain the parent's right to inspect the student's attendance records, attendance coordinator's reports and principal's
reports;
(3) Explain that the failure to send the student to school and maintain the student in regular attendance is a civil violation
in accordance with section 5053-A and explain the possible penalties;
(4) State that the superintendent or the superintendent's designee may notify the local law enforcement department of a
violation of this statute; and
(5) Outline the plan developed to address the student's habitual truancy and the steps that have been taken to implement
that plan.
[2003, c. 533, §3 (new).]
D. Prior to notifying the local law enforcement department under paragraph E, the superintendent or superintendent's designee
shall schedule at least one meeting as required in paragraph B.
[2003, c. 533, §3 (new).]
E. If, after 3 school days after service of the notice referred to in paragraph C, the student remains truant and the parent
and student refuse to attend the meeting scheduled according to paragraph D, the superintendent or superintendent's designee
shall report the facts of the unlawful absence to the local law enforcement department, which may proceed with an action to
enforce section 5053-A against the parent unless the student is at once placed in an appropriate school or otherwise meets
the requirements under section 5001-A.
[2003, c. 533, §3 (new).]
F. When a student is determined habitually truant and in violation of section 5001-A and the superintendent or superintendent's
designee has made a good faith attempt to meet the requirements of paragraph B, the superintendent or superintendent's designee
shall notify the school board and the local law enforcement department of the student's truancy. After this notification,
a local law enforcement officer who sees the truant student may transport the truant student to the appropriate school if
the truant student:
(1) Is off school grounds during school hours; and
(2) Is not under the supervision of school personnel.
[2003, c. 533, §3 (new).]
[2003, c. 533, §3 (new).]
3. Reports. This subsection applies to reports of habitual truancy.
A. A superintendent shall submit an annual report to the commissioner before October 1st. The report must:
(1) Identify the number of habitual truants in the school administrative unit in the preceding school year;
(2) Describe the unit's efforts to deal with habitual truancy;
(3) Account for actions brought under this section; and
(4) Include any other information on truancy requested by the commissioner.
[2003, c. 533, §3 (new).]
B. The commissioner shall submit an annual report to the Governor and the Legislature before January 15th. The report must
aggregate the information provided by superintendents under paragraph A and must evaluate the effect of state laws on the
incidence of truancy.
[2003, c. 533, §3 (new).]
[2003, c. 533, §3 (new).]
Section History:
PL 2003,
Ch. 533,
§3
(NEW).
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Title 20-A: EDUCATION
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Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE
Subchapter 2: HABITUAL TRUANTS
§5051. Habitual truancy (REPEALED)
Section History:
PL 1981,
Ch. 693,
§5,8
(NEW).
PL 1983,
Ch. 806,
§52,53
(AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 415,
§19
(AMD).
PL 1995,
Ch. 124,
§1
(AMD).
PL 1999,
Ch. 198,
§1,2
(AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 533,
§2
(RP ).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §5052-A. Attendance coordinators
Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE
Subchapter 2: HABITUAL TRUANTS
§5052-A. Attendance coordinators
The following provisions apply to attendance coordinators.
[1989, c. 415, §21 (new).]
1. Election. The following provisions apply to the election of attendance coordinators.
A. A school board shall elect an attendance coordinator or coordinators.
[1989, c. 415, §21 (new).]
B. Vacancies shall be filled as they occur.
[1989, c. 415, §21 (new).]
[1989, c. 415, §21 (new).]
2. Qualifications. An attendance coordinator shall be a professionally certified or registered person in the mental health, social welfare
or educational system who is qualified to carry out the duties in accordance with rules to be established by the State Board
of Education.
[1989, c. 415, §21 (new).]
3. Duties. The duties of an attendance coordinator shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
A. When notified by a principal that a student's attendance is irregular, interviewing the student and the parent or parents
or guardian or guardians to determine the cause of the irregular attendance and file a written report with the principal;
[1989, c. 415, §21 (new).]
B. Filing an annual report with the superintendent summarizing school year activities, findings and recommendations regarding
truants; and
[1989, c. 415, §21 (new).]
C. Serving as a member of the dropout prevention committee in accordance with section 5103.
[1989, c. 415, §21 (new).]
[1989, c. 415, §21 (new).]
4. Department assistance. The department shall provide technical assistance to school attendance coordinators for carrying out these duties, through
the Office of Truancy, Dropout and Alternative Education.
[1989, c. 415, §21 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1989,
Ch. 415,
§21
(NEW).
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Title 20-A: EDUCATION
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Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE
Subchapter 2: HABITUAL TRUANTS
§5052. Attendance officers (REPEALED)
Section History:
PL 1981,
Ch. 693,
§5,8
(NEW).
PL 1989,
Ch. 415,
§20
(RP ).
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Title 20-A: EDUCATION
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Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE
Subchapter 2: HABITUAL TRUANTS
§5053-A. Enforcement
1. Civil violation. If a parent has control of a student who is habitually truant and that parent is primarily responsible for that truancy,
that parent commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $25 may be adjudged.
[2003, c. 533, §5 (new).]
2. Dispositions. The court may also order a parent adjudicated as violating subsection 1 to take specific action to ensure the child's attendance
at school; comply with the plan developed in accordance with section 5051-A, subsection 2, paragraph A; participate in a parent-training
class; attend school with the child; perform community service hours at the school; or participate in counseling or other
services as appropriate.
[2003, c. 533, §5 (new).]
3. Notice required. Notice must be provided to the parent pursuant to section 5051-A, subsection 2, paragraph C before a prosecution for violating
subsection 1 may be brought against the parent.
[2003, c. 533, §5 (new).]
4. Prima facie proof. Evidence that shows that the parent received the notice under section 5051-A, subsection 2 and that the child has accumulated
10 absences that are not justified under the established attendance policies of the school administrative unit is prima facie
proof that the child's parent failed to enroll the child in school, failed to send the child to school or failed to require
the child to regularly attend school.
[2003, c. 533, §5 (new).]
5. Defense. It is a defense to a prosecution under subsection 1 that the parent has exercised reasonable diligence in attempting to
cause a child in the parent's custody to attend school or that the administrators of the child's school did not perform their
duties as required by law.
[2003, c. 533, §5 (new).]
6. Process. Service of a summons on the parent pursuant to subsection 1 must be in accordance with the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure.
[2003, c. 533, §5 (new).]
7. Jurisdiction. The District Court has jurisdiction over violations under subsection 1.
[2003, c. 533, §5 (new).]
Section History:
PL 2003,
Ch. 533,
§5
(NEW).
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Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE
Subchapter 2: HABITUAL TRUANTS
§5053. Enforcement (REPEALED)
Section History:
PL 1981,
Ch. 693,
§5,8
(NEW).
PL 1983,
Ch. 806,
§54
(AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 415,
§22-25
(AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 533,
§4
(RP ).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §5054. Employment of truants prohibited
Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE
Subchapter 2: HABITUAL TRUANTS
§5054. Employment of truants prohibited
Any firm or corporation, or agent or manager of any firm or corporation, who hires or otherwise engages any student who is
habitually truant as defined in this subchapter without a release from the student's supervising superintendent of schools
shall be subject to the penalty provided in Title 26, section 781.
[1989, c. 415, §26 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1989,
Ch. 415,
§26
(NEW).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §5101. Statement of purpose (REPEALED)
Title 20-A: EDUCATION
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Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE
Subchapter 3: DROPOUTS
§5101. Statement of purpose (REPEALED)
Section History:
PL 1981,
Ch. 693,
§5,8
(NEW).
PL 1989,
Ch. 415,
§27
(RP ).
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Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE
Subchapter 3: DROPOUTS
§5102. Definitions
As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, a "dropout" means any person who has withdrawn for any
reason except death, or been expelled from school before graduation or completion of a program of studies and who has not
enrolled in another educational institution or program.
[1989, c. 415, §28 (amd).]
Section History:
PL 1981,
Ch. 693,
§5,8
(NEW).
PL 1989,
Ch. 415,
§28
(AMD).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §5103. Dropout prevention committee
Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE
Subchapter 3: DROPOUTS
§5103. Dropout prevention committee
The following provisions apply to the dropout prevention committee.
[1989, c. 415, §29 (rpr).]
1. Committee. Each superintendent, with school board approval, shall annually establish a separate dropout prevention committee for each
individual school unit under the superintendent's supervision.
[1989, c. 415, §29 (rpr).]
2. Membership. The dropout prevention committee shall be composed of the following members:
A. A member of the school board selected by that board;
[1989, c. 415, §29 (rpr).]
B. A school administrator selected by the superintendent;
[1989, c. 415, §29 (rpr).]
C. A teacher and a school counselor selected by the school administrative unit's teacher organization;
[1989, c. 415, §29 (rpr).]
D. A parent selected by the unit's organized parent group, or, if no organized parent group exists, by the school board;
[1989, c. 415, §29 (rpr).]
E. A school attendance coordinator from the district selected by the superintendent;
[1989, c. 415, §29 (rpr).]
F. A high school student selected by the dropout prevention committee members selected in paragraphs A to E;
[1989, c. 415, §29 (rpr).]
G. A dropout selected by the dropout prevention committee members selected in paragraphs A to E; and
[1989, c. 415, §29 (rpr).]
H. A community resident of the district selected by the dropout prevention committee members selected in paragraphs A to E.
[1989, c. 415, §29 (new).]
A dropout prevention committee may increase its membership by majority vote.
[1989, c. 415, §29 (rpr).]
3. Terms and vacancies. Members shall serve in accordance with policy established by the school board.
[1989, c. 415, §29 (rpr).]
4. Chair. The dropout prevention committee shall select a chair from among its members.
[1989, c. 415, §29 (rpr).]
5. Responsibilities. The following provisions apply to responsibilities of the dropout prevention committee.
A. The dropout prevention committee shall:
(1) Study the problem of dropouts, habitual truancy and need for alternative programs, kindergarten to grade 12;
(2) Make recommendations for addressing the problems; and
(3) Submit a plan of action to the school board, in accordance with section 4502, subsection 5, paragraph L-1.
[RR 2001, c. 1, §24 (cor).]
B. The dropout prevention committee shall consider the following when developing its plan:
(1) Reasons why students drop out of school;
(2) Maintenance of continuing contacts with recent dropouts in order to extend opportunities for alternate educational programs,
counseling and referral;
(3) Education of teachers and administrators about the dropout problem;
(4) Use of human services programs to help dropouts;
(5) The school administrative unit's policies on suspension, expulsion and other disciplinary action; and
(6) Discriminatory practices and attitudes within the school administrative unit.
[1989, c. 415, §29 (rpr).]
C.
[1989, c. 415, §29 (rp).]
[RR 2001, c. 1, §24 (cor).]
6. Annual report. The dropout prevention committee shall meet at least annually to review its plan and to make recommendations to the school
board.
[1989, c. 415, §29 (rpr).]
7. Department assistance. The department shall provide technical assistance to a dropout prevention committee on request to the Office of Truancy,
Dropout Prevention and Alternative Education.
[1989, c. 415, §29 (rpr).]
Section History:
PL 1981,
Ch. 693,
§5,8
(NEW).
PL 1989,
Ch. 415,
§29
(RPR).
RR 2001,
Ch. 1,
§24
(COR).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §5104-A. Alternative programs outside the school administrative unit
Title 20-A: EDUCATION
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Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE
Subchapter 3: DROPOUTS
§5104-A. Alternative programs outside the school administrative unit
1. Alternative programs. If the superintendents approve, a school administrative unit may enroll a student in an alternative program in another school
administrative unit or in an approved private alternative program.
[1989, c. 415, §31 (new).]
2. Student count. A student properly approved for enrollment under subsection 1 shall be counted as a 1.0 student on school administrative
unit counts for each semester, or its equivalent, of alternative program.
[1989, c. 415, §31 (new).]
3. Rules. The commissioner shall adopt rules in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, to administer
this section.
[1989, c. 415, §31 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1989,
Ch. 415,
§31
(NEW).
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Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE
Subchapter 3: DROPOUTS
§5104. Programs (REPEALED)
Section History:
PL 1981,
Ch. 693,
§5,8
(NEW).
PL 1989,
Ch. 415,
§30
(RP ).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §5151. Technical assistance for truants, dropout prevention and reintegration and alternative education
Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE
Subchapter 4: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
§5151. Technical assistance for truants, dropout prevention and reintegration and alternative education
The commissioner shall provide technical assistance regarding truancy, dropouts and reintegration and alternative educational
programs. To do this, the commissioner shall employ at least one consultant whose sole responsibility is to cover the area
of truancy, dropouts and alternative education.
[2001, c. 452, §12 (amd).]
1. Qualifications. Any consultant must be knowledgeable in the problems of truancy, dropouts and reintegration and policies and programs pertaining
to the problems and have this as the consultant's sole responsibility.
[2001, c. 452, §12 (amd).]
2. Duties. The consultant shall:
A. Provide technical assistance to school administrative units and private schools approved for tuition purposes to establish
alternative programs;
[1985, c. 774, §5 (new).]
B. Develop screening tools for early identification of potential dropouts;
[1985, c. 774, §5 (new).]
C. Act as a clearinghouse for information on alternative education programs in the State, on exemplary programs in other states
and on research pertaining to the subject, and promote effective programs;
[1985, c. 774, §5 (new).]
D. Function as a liaison among the commissioner, department staff, advisory committee and school administrative units and private
schools as it pertains to truants, dropouts and reintegration, alternative education and adult education;
[2001, c. 452, §12 (amd).]
E. Develop model curricula and programs for alternative educational schools and programs;
[1985, c. 774, §5 (new).]
F. Assess and provide for the evaluation of alternative educational programs consistent with the standards established by the
commissioner;
[1985, c. 774, §5 (new).]
G. Develop training programs for superintendents, principals and school attendance officers to improve effectiveness in performance
of their duties as pertains to truants, dropouts and reintegration and alternative education;
[2001, c. 452, §12 (amd).]
H. Develop and submit a plan on behalf of the commissioner for the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction
over education and the state board on the prevalence of truancy and dropouts, assess alternative and adult educational programs
and prepare positive strategies to prevent and remedy the problems identified, including reintegration planning for juvenile
offenders who have been released from juvenile facilities and are enrolling in schools in the State;
[2001, c. 452, §12 (amd).]
I. Have the responsibility for preventive and alternative programs;
[1985, c. 774, §5 (new).]
J. Collect data on the scope of the dropout and truancy problem in the State;
[1985, c. 774, §5 (new).]
K. Evaluate the scope of the problem of dropouts and truants and programs and policies directed to meet it, including reintegration
planning and aftercare services provided for juvenile offenders who have been released from juvenile facilities and have enrolled
in schools in the State;
[2001, c. 452, §12 (amd).]
L. Provide staff services to the advisory committee; and
[1985, c. 774, §5 (new).]
M. Plan and coordinate programs and grant writing to stimulate programs and research on the problem of dropouts, truants, alternative
education and adult education.
[1985, c. 774, §5 (new).]
[2001, c. 452, §12 (amd).]
Section History:
PL 1985,
Ch. 774,
§5
(NEW).
PL 2001,
Ch. 452,
§12
(AMD).
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Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE
Subchapter 4: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
§5152. Advisory committee
1. Commissioner. The commissioner shall appoint an advisory committee on truancy, dropouts and alternative education.
[1985, c. 774, §5 (new).]
2. Duties of the advisory committee, as appointed by the commissioner. The advisory committee shall advise the commissioner on the development and implementation of state and local policies and
programs that are needed to deal effectively with the incidence of truancy and dropouts in state schools. They should consider
their mandate in a broad context to assess the causes of truancy and dropouts, the effectiveness of alternative and prevention
programs and the social and educational programs or changes needed to encourage students to remain in school, including reintegration
planning and aftercare services provided for juvenile offenders who have been released from juvenile facilities in the State
and have enrolled in schools in the State.
[2001, c. 452, §13 (amd).]
3. Membership. The advisory committee shall have a broad membership reflecting the range of individuals and public and private institutions
which are involved or interested in the problem and its solution. These shall include representation from each of the following:
A. Teachers;
[1985, c. 774, §5 (new).]
B. Elementary school principals;
[1985, c. 774, §5 (new).]
C. Secondary school principals;
[1985, c. 774, §5 (new).]
D. Guidance counselors;
[1985, c. 774, §5 (new).]
E. Adult education teachers with experience in high school completion education;
[1985, c. 774, §5 (new).]
F. Superintendents;
[1985, c. 774, §5 (new).]
G. Administrators from private schools involved in alternative education;
[1985, c. 774, §5 (new).]
H. Department of Health and Human Services;
[2005, c. 397, Pt. A, §15 (amd).]
I.
[2005, c. 397, Pt. A, §16 (rp).]
J. Department of Corrections;
[1985, c. 774, §5 (new).]
K. Department of Labor;
[1985, c. 774, §5 (new).]
L. A local positive action committee on truancy, dropout and alternative programs;
[1985, c. 774, §5 (new).]
M. Representatives from the business community; and
[1985, c. 774, §5 (new).]
N. Other individuals who the commissioner feels will contribute to the development of effective policies and programs.
[1985, c. 774, §5 (new).]
Two of the representatives in paragraphs A to D shall be directly involved in alternative education. There shall be no more
than 15 members on the committee.
[2005, c. 397, Pt. A, §§15, 16 (amd).]
4. Term of office. The members of the advisory committee shall serve for 2 years and may be reappointed.
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5. Expenses. Members of the advisory committee shall be reimbursed for expenses only for attending meetings or performing other functions
authorized by the committee.
[1985, c. 774, §5 (new).]
6. Annual reports. The committee shall report annually by February 1st to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction
over education.
[1985, c. 774, §5 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1985,
Ch. 774,
§5
(NEW).
PL 1995,
Ch. 560,
§K82
(AMD).
PL 1995,
Ch. 560,
§K83
(AFF).
PL 2001,
Ch. 354,
§3
(AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 452,
§13
(AMD).
PL 2005,
Ch. 397,
§A15,16
(AMD).
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Office of the Revisor of Statutes
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §5153. Rules
Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 211: ATTENDANCE
Subchapter 4: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
§5153. Rules
The commissioner shall establish rules to implement this subchapter by January 1987.
[1985, c. 774, § 5 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1985,
Ch. 774,
§5
(NEW).
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