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USA Statutes : maine
Title : Title 20-A. EDUCATION
Chapter : Chapter 406. MAINE HIGHER EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT COUNCIL (HEADING. PL 2001, c. 658, @2 (new))
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Title 20-A - §10401. Maine Higher Educational Attainment Council established (CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)
Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 406: MAINE HIGHER EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT COUNCIL (HEADING: PL 2001, c. 658, @2 (new))
§10401. Maine Higher Educational Attainment Council established (CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)
p align="center">(WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE ON CONTINGENCY: See PL 2001, c. 658, §5)
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The Maine Higher Educational Attainment Council, referred to in this chapter as the "council," is established to provide a
permanent voice in support of higher education, to create a statewide vision for higher educational attainment and to develop,
maintain and evaluate implementation of a long-term plan for higher educational attainment in the State.
[2001, c. 658, §2 (new); §5 (aff).]
1. Membership. The council consists of 16 members. The Governor, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives
shall jointly appoint the following 16 members, 2 of whom must be designated to serve as cochairs of the council:
A. Twelve members collectively having a broad range of interests, including, but not limited to, higher education, kindergarten
to grade 12 education, business and labor; and
[2001, c. 658, §2 (new); §5 (aff).]
B. Four members of the Legislature with a demonstrated interest in higher education.
[2001, c. 658, §2 (new); §5 (aff).]
One member of the council must be a member of a statewide association of independent colleges.
[2001, c. 658, §2 (new); §5 (aff).]
2. Appointments. Members appointed to the council serve 3-year terms except the terms of the initially appointed members must be staggered:
five of the initial appointees serve for one year, 5 serve for 2 years and 6 serve for 3 years. The 2 members chosen as
cochairs of the council serve for a 3-year term.
[2001, c. 658, §2 (new); §5 (aff).]
3. Quorum. Nine members of the council constitute a quorum.
[2001, c. 658, §2 (new); §5 (aff).]
4. Compensation. Members of the council are not entitled to compensation for their services, except for those members of the Legislature
appointed to the council, who receive the legislative per diem.
[2001, c. 658, §2 (new); §5 (aff).]
Section History:
PL 2001,
Ch. 658,
§2
(NEW).
PL 2001,
Ch. 658,
§5
(AFF).
PL 2001,
Ch. 714,
§LL3,4
(AFF).
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Office of the Revisor of Statutes
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State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 20-A - §10402. Powers and duties (CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)
Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 406: MAINE HIGHER EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT COUNCIL (HEADING: PL 2001, c. 658, @2 (new))
§10402. Powers and duties (CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)
p align="center">(WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE ON CONTINGENCY: See PL 2001, c. 658, §5)
1. Develop long-term plan for increasing level of educational attainment in State. The council shall:
A. Develop and recommend a long-term plan, goals, benchmarks and alternative strategies for increasing the level of educational
attainment in the State;
[2001, c. 658, §2 (new); §5 (aff).]
B. Monitor progress in accomplishing the long-term plan's vision, goals and benchmarks;
[2001, c. 658, §2 (new); §5 (aff).]
C. Develop a recommended plan of action to implement the recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Commission on Postsecondary Educational
Attainment established pursuant to Resolve 2001, chapter 66; and
[2001, c. 658, §2 (new); §5 (aff).]
D. Recommend changes in the long-term plan to reflect newly identified education needs within the State.
[2001, c. 658, §2 (new); §5 (aff).]
[2001, c. 658, §2 (new); §5 (aff).]
2. Council procedures. The council shall use the following guidelines when developing the long-term plan described in subsection 1.
A. The process must be continuous, with a multiyear planning horizon. It must include clear authority for monitoring and evaluating
progress in evaluating the long-term plan on a regular basis.
[2001, c. 658, §2 (new); §5 (aff).]
B. The long-term plan must have a strategic focus and measurable outcomes, with clear goal-setting and performance indicators.
[2001, c. 658, §2 (new); §5 (aff).]
C. The council may appoint working groups and advisory committees as necessary, representing key concerned parties, to accomplish
the goals outlined in this section.
[2001, c. 658, §2 (new); §5 (aff).]
D. The process must be statewide in scope, using available technology to ensure that all areas of the State have access to
the work of the council.
[2001, c. 658, §2 (new); §5 (aff).]
E. Preparation and maintenance of the long-term plan must be through a public and private partnership approach that is objective
and nonpartisan.
[2001, c. 658, §2 (new); §5 (aff).]
[2001, c. 658, §2 (new); §5 (aff).]
3. Long-term plan contents. The long-term plan developed by the council under this section must consist of:
A. A process for improving educational attainment within the State that demonstrates a shared commitment to achieving that
end and a recognition that new forms of cooperation among public and private institutions of higher education, kindergarten
to grade 12 education, State Government and the wider community at large are required to achieve the plan's goals;
[2001, c. 658, §2 (new); §5 (aff).]
B. A strategy for implementing the recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Commission on Postsecondary Educational Attainment established
pursuant to Resolve 2001, chapter 66;
[2001, c. 658, §2 (new); §5 (aff).]
C. Benchmarks for accomplishing the long-term plan that are specific and quantifiable performance indicators against which
each of the goals that have been set forth to accomplish the vision can be measured;
[2001, c. 658, §2 (new); §5 (aff).]
D. Alternative strategies to accomplish the benchmarks based upon the best practices in this State, other states and other
countries; and
[2001, c. 658, §2 (new); §5 (aff).]
E. A strategy for improving educational attainment that is not limited to traditional baccalaureate programs. The long-term
plan must include consideration of improving the academic and career preparation of all kindergarten to grade 12 students,
increasing workforce training and retraining programs, removing financial and other barriers to educational attainment and
increasing the capacity of all types of postsecondary educational programs to meet the educational needs of citizens of this
State.
[2001, c. 658, §2 (new); §5 (aff).]
[2001, c. 658, §2 (new); §5 (aff).]
4. Fiscal matters. The responsibility for funding the council may be shared between government and the private sector. The Maine Development
Foundation shall serve as the council's fiscal agent, providing regular financial reports to the council on funds received
and expended and an annual audit. The Maine Development Foundation shall seek funds and accept gifts to support the council's
objectives.
[2001, c. 714, Pt. LL, §1 (amd); §4 (aff).]
5. Staff support. The Maine Development Foundation shall provide staff support to fulfill the requirements of this section.
[2001, c. 658, §2 (new); §5 (aff).]
6. Report. The council shall report annually by January 31st to the Legislature and the joint standing committee of the Legislature
having jurisdiction over education matters. The council shall report on implementation of its long-term plan and recommended
changes to the long-term plan.
[2001, c. 714, Pt. LL, §1 (amd); §4 (aff).]
Section History:
PL 2001,
Ch. 658,
§2
(NEW).
PL 2001,
Ch. 658,
§5
(AFF).
PL 2001,
Ch. 714,
§LL1
(AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 714,
§LL3,4
(AFF).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
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